The upcoming 32nd Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, streaming live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET. Among the prominent presenters confirmed are Timothée Chalamet SAG Presenters Sterling K. Brown, Lisa Kudrow, Chase Infiniti, and Wunmi Mosaku, offering familiar faces to guide audiences through the event’s rebranding transition.
Kristen Bell to Host Ceremony at Iconic Venue
The show will be hosted by Kristen Bell at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall. During the ceremony, actor and activist Harrison Ford will be honored with the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award, the highest accolade granted by the union, recognizing his extensive contributions to the industry and social causes.
Pre-Show Coverage and Nominee Announcements
Before the main event, Paige DeSorbo and Scott Evans will lead The Actor’s Red Carpet: The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Official Pre-Show, which will stream live on Netflix at 7 p.m. ET, highlighting arrivals and interviews with nominees and attendees. Last month, Janelle James and Connor Storrie revealed the nominees representing film and television performances from the past year.
Rebranding Reflects Union’s Evolution and Inclusion
In November, the union formally changed the show’s name from the SAG Awards to the Actor Awards, aligning the event’s title with the statuette itself, traditionally called The Actor. This change also acknowledges the merger of SAG and AFTRA in 2012 and reflects the representation of all 160,000 members who participate in selecting winners. The rebranding is intended to modernize the awards show while honoring its longstanding legacy.
