As award season gains momentum, the venerable ceremony that honors outstanding performances in film and television enters a new chapter. For its 32nd edition, the annual celebration — now officially known as The Actor Awards Presented by SAG‑AFTRA — returns to Los Angeles, poised to spotlight the year’s most compelling screen work.
Anchoring this year’s festivities is the return of Kristen Bell, who steps into the hosting role once again for what will be her third time leading the telecast. The ceremony is scheduled to stream live on Netflix, marking another moment where industry recognition and cultural spectacle intersect on a global platform.
When and how to watch the 32nd Actor Awards
This year’s iteration of the Actor Awards — the newly renamed evolution of what was long known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards — is scheduled to stream live on Netflix on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles
The move to Netflix continues a recent trend: since 2023, the ceremony has been presented exclusively on the platform, allowing viewers around the world to experience the celebration in real time.
Kristen Bell at The 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (Source: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Moët & Chandon)
This year’s broadcast marks the 32nd edition of the show, now formally titled The Actor Awards Presented by SAG‑AFTRA as part of a rebranding effort that aligns the event’s name with its iconic statuette and broadens its global recognition.
Hosting duties fall once again to Kristen Bell, returning for her third time as emcee after leading the 2018 and 2025 ceremonies. Her involvement underscores both her ongoing connection to the event and the show’s blend of celebration, performance and industry solidarity.
What to expect at the 32nd Actor Awards
The 32nd Actor Awards — formerly known as the SAG Awards — are shaping up to be one of the most talked‑about ceremonies of the season, not just for the performances honored but for how the show itself is evolving.
With nominees covering a broad swath of acclaimed film and television work from 2025, the event brings together high‑profile contenders like Timothee Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael B. Jordan in leading film categories, as well as standout ensemble casts competing for top honors.
Among the buzzed‑about nominees are familiar franchise and star‑driven films such as One Battle After Another and Sinners, alongside compelling dramas like Hamnet and Marty Supreme that have garnered praise during awards season.
On television, big names and breakout stars alike are recognized across comedies and dramas, amplifying the anticipation for who will take home the coveted bronze statuettes when the show streams live on Netflix on March 1, 2026.
This year also sees the ceremony lean further into its emerging identity, embracing not just performances but the broader cultural ripple they create, as fashion, streaming power and industry momentum converge on one night.
