LOS ANGELES, The 32nd Annual Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, didn’t just move to a new name and a permanent home on Netflix; it moved the soul of Hollywood. Held on March 1, 2026, at the Shrine Auditorium, the ceremony hosted by a characteristically sharp Kristen Bell served as both a high-octane predictor for the upcoming Oscars and a deeply emotional tribute to the craft of acting.
Michael B. Jordan Reigns Supreme
The night belonged to Ryan Coogler’s vampire thriller Sinners. In a major upset that has completely rewired the Oscar race, Michael B. Jordan took home the statue for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. Jordan, who played dual roles (the Smokestack twins) in the film, beat out heavy favorite Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme).
”I’ve grown up in front of you all,” Jordan said in a husky, emotional speech, nodding to the peers who voted for him. “To be recognized by the people who know how hard this is… it means everything.” The film also secured the night’s top prize: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, with the ensemble including Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku taking the stage to a thunderous reception
Jessie Buckley’s Triple Crown
On the female side, Jessie Buckley continued her relentless awards-season dominance. After winning both the BAFTA and the Golden Globe, she secured the Actor Award for Leading Female Actor for her haunting portrayal of Agnes Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet. Buckley’s win solidified her status as the definitive frontrunner for the Academy Awards.
The Film Winners: Full List
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: Sinners
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Amy Madigan, Weapons
- Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
TV’s Big Winners: From ‘The Pitt’ to a Posthumous Legend
The television categories saw a mix of veteran resurgence and heartbreaking tributes. Noah Wyle took home Male Actor in a Drama Series for the medical procedural The Pitt, which also won the Drama Ensemble award, beating out favorites like The White Lotus.
However, the loudest applause of the night was reserved for the late Catherine O’Hara. Her win for Female Actor in a Comedy Series for The Studio brought the audience to their feet for a prolonged standing ovation. Her co-star Seth Rogen (who won Male Actor in a Comedy Series) accepted the award on her behalf in a moment that balanced his trademark humor with genuine grief.
The Icon: Harrison Ford’s Life Achievement
The evening reached its emotional peak when Harrison Ford took the stage to receive the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 83-year-old legend, met with a three-minute standing ovation, kept his remarks characteristically brief but poignant. “I’m just a guy who got lucky enough to find a job he loved,” Ford remarked, clutching the bronze statue. “And I’m grateful I got to do it with all of you.” He noted.
The Television Winners: Full List
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: The Pitt
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: The Studio
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle, The Pitt
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Keri Russell, The Diplomat
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen, The Studio
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Catherine O’Hara, The Studio (Posthumous)
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Owen Cooper, Adolescence
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex
- Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series: The Last of Us.
What’s Next?
With the “Actor” winners now etched in stone, all eyes turn to the Oscars on March 15.
