The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) in the United States has announced the nominees for 2025.

The first-ever Actor Awards have unveiled the leading nominees for the 2025–2026 film and television awards season.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the Screen Actors Guild of the United States revealed the contenders for its newly rebranded honors—now called the Actor Awards instead of the long-standing SAG Awards. This annual voting by Hollywood’s largest actors’ union is widely regarded as a crucial milestone during awards season, often forecasting the key players and trends ahead.

Revamped Identity and Expanded Ceremony

The transition to the Actor Awards name highlights a renewed emphasis on celebrating the art of acting craft. The inaugural event under this fresh title will feature 15 award categories, with six dedicated to feature films and nine honoring television achievements.

The nominees announced have already begun shaping the competitive landscape for the top acting honors of the 2025–2026 season.

Top Film Ensembles in the Spotlight

In the premier film category, Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture, the nominated projects have generated significant buzz among critics and industry insiders alike over recent months.

The films vying for this ensemble award include:

• Frankenstein (Netflix)
• Hamnet (Focus Features)
• Marty the Magnificent (A24)
• Battle by Battle (Warner Bros.)
• The Sinners (Warner Bros.)

This selection underscores the strong presence of auteur-driven and studio projects that prioritize exceptional acting performances.

Leading Actor and Actress Contenders

The battle for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role is especially intense, featuring the following nominees:

• Timothée Chalamet (Marty the Magnificent)
• Leonardo DiCaprio (Battle by Battle)
• Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon)
• Michael B. Jordan (The Sinners)
• Jesse Plemons (Bugonia)

Meanwhile, the contenders for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role include:

• Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
• Rose Byrne (I Would Kick You If I Could)
• Kate Hudson (Sadness Song)
• Chase Infinity (Battle by Battle)
• Emma Stone (Bugonia)

Television’s Most Celebrated Shows

On the television side, Apple TV+’s comedy series The Studio leads the pack with five nominations. It is nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, competing against fan favorites such as:

• Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• The Bear (Hulu)
• Hacks (HBO Max)
• Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)

For Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, the nominees are:

• The Diplomat (Netflix)
• Landlord (Paramount+)
• The Pitt (HBO Max)
• Severance (Apple TV+)
• The White Lotus (HBO)

Announcement Date for Winners

The winners of the debut Actor Awards ceremony will be announced on March 1, 2026. Historically, the results from the Screen Actors Guild’s voting serve as a vital indicator for the major film awards that follow, often shaping the momentum and expectations throughout the remainder of the awards season.