The race for the prestigious Screen Actors' Guild (SAG) Awards for 2026 is officially on. The nominations were unveiled on Wednesday, revealing a fierce competition headlined by Paul Thomas Anderson's epic drama, 'One Battle After Another', which stormed ahead with an impressive seven nominations.
Top Contenders and Major Categories
Following closely behind the leader is Ryan Coogler's gripping film, 'Sinners', starring Michael B. Jordan, which secured a strong five nominations. The SAG Awards, voted on by actors themselves, are a major precursor to the Oscars, making this announcement highly significant.
'One Battle After Another', featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as an aging revolutionary, earned a nomination for the top prize, the Best Ensemble Award, which is the guild's equivalent of Best Picture. It will compete against 'Sinners', 'Frankenstein', 'Hamnet', and 'Marty Supreme' in this coveted category.
The film's cast received widespread recognition. Leonardo DiCaprio is in the running for Best Male Actor in a Leading Role, while his on-screen daughter, Chase Infiniti, scored a nomination for Best Female Actor in a Leading Role. Their co-stars Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro both received nods for Best Supporting Actor, and Teyana Taylor was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. The movie also clinched a nomination for Best Stunt Ensemble.
Complete List of Nominees for SAG Awards 2026
MOVIES
Cast (Best Ensemble): Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sinners.
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).
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).
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).
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).
Stunt Ensemble (Movies): F1, Frankenstein, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, One Battle After Another, Sinners.
Television Nominees Highlights
TELEVISION
Drama Ensemble: The Diplomat, Landman, The Pitt, Severance, The White Lotus.
Comedy Ensemble: Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, The Studio.
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).
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).
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).
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).
Stunt Ensemble (Television): Andor, Landman, The Last Of Us, Squid Game, Stranger Things.
What This Means for Awards Season
The announcement of the SAG Awards nominations sets the stage for the final leg of the 2026 awards season. A win here, especially in the ensemble categories, is often a strong indicator of success at the Academy Awards. The dominance of 'One Battle After Another' and the strong showing by 'Sinners' confirm their status as frontrunners. For television, shows like 'The White Lotus' and 'The Studio' continue their awards momentum, while newcomers like 'Landman' make a notable entry. The industry and fans alike will now keenly await the ceremony to see which performances are honoured by their peers.
