The nominations for the 2026 Actor Awards have been announced, marking one of the most meaningful milestones of awards season. Formerly presented under the SAG-AFTRA banner, the Actor Awards remain one of the industry’s most respected honors, distinguished by the fact that they are voted on by fellow performers, making them a true peer recognition of excellence in acting.
This year’s nominations spotlight a dynamic mix of prestige films, ensemble-driven television, and breakout performances that have defined the past year in entertainment.
On the film side, the nominations reflect a year dominated by transformative lead performances and scene-stealing supporting turns. Topping the list of film contenders is One Battle After Another, which leads all films with seven nominations, including the coveted Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Also earning ensemble nods are Sinners, Frankenstein, Hamnet, and Marty Supreme.
The top individual categories include:
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
- Timothée Chalamet — Marty Supreme
- Leonardo DiCaprio — One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke — Blue Moon
- Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
- Jesse Plemons — Bugonia
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
- Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
- Rose Byrne — If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
- Kate Hudson — Song Sung Blue
- Chase Infiniti — One Battle After Another
- Emma Stone — Bugonia
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
- Miles Caton — Sinners
- Benicio del Toro — One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi — Frankenstein
- Paul Mescal — Hamnet
- Sean Penn — One Battle After Another
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
- Odessa A’Zion — Marty Supreme
- Ariana Grande — Wicked: For Good
- Amy Madigan — Weapons
- Wunmi Mosaku — Sinners
- Teyana Taylor — One Battle After Another
On the television side, ensemble categories are equally competitive, with The Studio leading the nominations and shows including The Diplomat, Landman, The Pitt, Severance, and The White Lotus also recognized in Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Comedy series contenders span Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, and The Studio.
Individual category nominees include:
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
- Sterling K. Brown – Paradise
- Billy Crudup – The Morning Show
- Walton Goggins – The White Lotus
- Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
- Noah Wyle – The Pitt
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
- Britt Lower – Severance
- Parker Posey – The White Lotus
- Keri Russell – The Diplomat
- Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus
- Aimee Lou Wood – The White Lotus
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
- Ike Barinholtz – The Studio
- Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This
- Ted Danson – A Man on the Inside
- Seth Rogen – The Studio
- Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
- Kathryn Hahn – The Studio
- Catherine O’Hara – The Studio
- Jenna Ortega – Wednesday
- Jean Smart – Hacks
- Kristen Wiig – Palm Royale
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
- Jason Bateman – Black Rabbit
- Owen Cooper – Adolescence
- Stephen Graham – Adolescence
- Charlie Hunnam – Monster: The Ed Gein Story
- Matthew Rhys – The Beast in Me
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
- Claire Danes – The Beast in Me
- Erin Doherty – Adolescence
- Sarah Snook – All Her Fault
- Christine Tremarco – Adolescence
- Michelle Williams – Dying for Sex
What sets the Actor Awards apart is the fact that they are voted on by peers and that in many cases, they serve as precursor to Academy Award and Emmy recognition.
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