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Why SAG Awards Changed Its Name to Actor Awards Moving Forward
Let the actor-on-actor love fest commence.
The Actor Awards 2026—the only award season ceremony where the actors actually decide who wins—are right around the corner, taking place on Sunday, Mar. 1, and airing live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
The annual show, historically called the Screen Actors Guild Awards until its recent name change by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, honors the most poignant and thought-provoking performances of the year across films and television.
So, it should be no surprise that acting powerhouses like Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone, Michael B. Jordan and Teyana Taylor are among the impressive list of names being recognized for their work on the silver screen.
And the TV talent is equally as impressive. Nominated for top awards across the Drama and Comedy television categories are stars like Noah Wyle, Sterling K. Brown, Jenna Ortega, Martin Short, Claire Danes and Ted Danson, just to name a few.
While it's too soon to know for sure who is going home with an Actor trophy in their hands, celebrity nominees shouldn't stress as they prepare for the A-list event. That's because third-time host Kristen Bell wants to only focus on the positive when it comes to celebrating all who will be in attendance.
“I don’t roast. It’s not in me,” the Nobody Wants This star told Deadline in an interview published Feb. 23 of her game plan. “If I’m going to roast anyone, it’s going to be me. That’s what’s funniest to me. So it will be light and goofy and hopefully still make you laugh. But I want everyone to feel welcome.”
And, even if Bell does call out some of the famous audience members, it will all be in good fun.
"I have an aversion to mean jokes," she told the outlet, "so I call them goofs because it’s a slightly more playful name. So I’ll be goofing on people. You’d better bet your butt I’ll be goofing on people, but no one’s going to walk away with hurt feelings.”
Keep reading for everything to know about the Actor Awards 2026.
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When are the Actor Awards 2026?
The Actor Awards will take place in Los Angeles on March 1 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
How to watch the Actor Awards 2026?
The 2026 Actor Awards will air live on Netflix.
What time are the Actor Awards 2026?
The 2026 Actor Awards telecast will begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. With 15 awards, the ceremony usually runs about two hours.
Who is nominated for the 2026 Actor Awards?
Small screen favorites Adolescence, The Pitt and The Studio lead the TV categories, with stars like Noah Wyle, Seth Rogen, the late Catherine O'Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn, Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty and more all receiving individual acting noms for their performances. But don't count out the casts of The White Lotus, Severance and The Beast in Me, who could also take home trophies.
In terms of the year in movies, award season darling Sinners is likely to take home at least one award during the night. The horror flick is going up against Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another and Frankenstein in the Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Harrison Ford will also receive the evening’s biggest honor, nabbing a Life Achievement Award from the SAG-AFTRA foundation for his 60-year career in film and television. (See every nomination here.)
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Who is hosting the Actor Awards 2026?
Kristen Bell returns for her third time hosting the annual ceremony.
When does E!'s Actor Awards 2026 red carpet begin?
Kicking off at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on Sunday, Mar. 1, E!’s Live From the Red Carpet: Actor Awards 2026 will deliver two hours of star-studded programming as Justin Sylvester, Keltie Knight and Erin Lim Rhodes host red carpet interviews with the biggest names in film and television.
And the fun doesn't end when the last trophy of the night is handed out. Immediately following The Actor Awards ceremony, join RE!CAP hosts Will Marfuggi, Robyn DelMonte and Monét X Change as they break down the most memorable moments from the show. They'll be serving up hilarious hot takes, expert pop-culture POVs and reliving every buzzworthy fashion moment from the red carpet.
The after party starts at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT on E!, E! Online and the E! News app, in addition to E! News and E! Entertainment's YouTube, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook pages.
Don't miss The Actor Awards 2026 show this Sunday, Mar. 1, at 8 p.m. ET/5p.m. PT on Netflix.
In the meantime, keep reading to see all the star who dazzled on last year's red carpet.
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Jane Fonda
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Ralph Fiennes
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Head to E! News' 2025 SAG Awards page for every red carpet fashion and all the most talked about moments from this year's ceremony.
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