The 2026 Actor Awards have found their host as the SAG-AFTRA event taps Kristen Bell to take on the duty once again. Bell’s participation is just the latest announcement surrounding the awards, which are set to stream on Netflix this winter.

Along with revealing the host, nominees, and date, it was announced that Harrison Ford would be honored with SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Award. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the 2026 Actor Awards, including nominations, when the actual ceremony is airing, and an explanation behind its new name (changed from Screen Actors Guild Awards). Scroll down for a closer look, and stay tuned for more news in the days ahead.

When do the 2026 Actor Awards air?

The Actor Awards will stream live on Netflix beginning at 8/7c on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The event is scheduled to take place at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall.

Who is hosting the Actor Awards?

Kristen Bell is returning to host the Actor Awards. She previously helmed the 2018 and 2025 ceremonies. The Nobody Wants This star shared a statement about returning to the hosting gig. Bell said, “I’ve enjoyed hosting the show every time, so it was an easy decision to come back for a third. What I’m most excited for is the fact that I’ll be doing what every actor does best…sing :)”

What are the Actor Awards?

The Actor Awards are the new name for SAG-AFTRA’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards. The annual ceremony sees the best singular performances and ensemble efforts in film and TV recognized. Awards are determined through votes cast by SAG-AFTRA members, in other words, by peer performers.

SAG Award Statue

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Who is nominated at the 2026 Actor Awards?

Nominations for the 2026 Actor Awards have been unveiled. They were announced by Abbott Elementary‘s Janelle James and Heated Rivalry‘s Connor Storrie during a live presentation on January 7. Check out the list here.

Who is receiving SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Award at the 2026 Actor Awards?

Harrison Ford will become the 61st recipient of the prestigious SAG-AFTRA Life Award, which will be presented at the 32nd annual Actor Awards. The performer who is slated to appear in Shrinking‘s third season, arriving in January 2026, will accept the award in front of a live audience for the Netflix-streamed event. The annual honor is bestowed upon an actor who embodies the “finest ideals of the acting profession,” and Ford was selected for having captivated audiences with his genre-defining work and characters.

Why the SAG Awards Is Now the Actor Awards
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Why the SAG Awards Is Now the Actor Awards

“Harrison Ford is a singular presence in American life; an actor whose iconic characters have shaped world culture,” SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin stated. “His career has been endlessly exciting, always returning to his love of acting. We are honored to celebrate a legend whose impact on our craft is indelible.”

Meanwhile, Ford said, “I am deeply honored to be chosen as this year’s recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. To be acknowledged by my fellow actors means a great deal to me. I’ve spent most of my life on film sets, working alongside incredible actors and crews, and I’ve always felt grateful to be part of this community.”

Actor Awards 2026, Sunday, March 1, 8/7c, Netflix

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