AceShowbiz - The 2026 Actor Awards, previously known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, concluded with a remarkable night for the Apple TV series The Studio. The show emerged as the biggest winner on the television side, securing victories in every category where it was nominated.

The Studio achieved a historic sweep, including a poignant posthumous win for Catherine O'Hara, who was honored with the Female Actor in a Comedy Series award just weeks after her passing in late January. The series’ star and co-creator Seth Rogen also earned the Male Actor in a Comedy Series trophy, while the entire cast was recognized with the Ensemble in a Comedy Series award, underscoring the show's outstanding impact.

Other notable television winners included HBO Max’s The Pitt and Netflix’s The Diplomat and Adolescence, all of which took home awards during the ceremony held on Sunday night.

On the film side, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners dominated as the biggest winner, earning the Male Actor in a Leading Role award for Michael B. Jordan and the Cast in a Motion Picture prize. This strong showing highlighted the film’s critical success at the event.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the television winners from the 2026 Actor Awards:

Ensemble in a Drama Series: The Pitt (HBO Max) clinched the win over contenders such as The Diplomat, Landman, Severance, and The White Lotus.

Female Actor in a Drama Series: Keri Russell won for her role in The Diplomat, surpassing nominees including Britt Lower (Severance), Parker Posey (The White Lotus), Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus), and Aimee Lou Wood (The White Lotus).

Male Actor in a Drama Series: Noah Wyle earned the award for The Pitt, edging out Sterling K. Brown (Paradise), Billy Crudup (The Morning Show), Walton Goggins (The White Lotus), and Gary Oldman (Slow Horses).

Ensemble in a Comedy Series: The Studio received the top honor, besting strong competition from Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, and Only Murders in the Building.

Female Actor in a Comedy Series: The late Catherine O’Hara was awarded for The Studio, in a moving moment highlighted by a tribute from Seth Rogen. Other nominees included Kathryn Hahn (The Studio), Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), Jean Smart (Hacks), and Kristen Wiig (Palm Royale).

Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Seth Rogen secured the award for The Studio. Competing actors were Ike Barinholtz (The Studio), Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This), Ted Danson (A Man on the Inside), and Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building).

Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: Michelle Williams won for Dying for Sex, overcoming Claire Danes (The Beast in Me), Erin Doherty and Christine Tremarco (Adolescence), and Sarah Snook (All Her Fault).

Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: Owen Cooper triumphed for Adolescence, beating out Jason Bateman (Black Rabbit), Stephen Graham (Adolescence), Charlie Hunnam (Monster: The Ed Gein Story), and Matthew Rhys (The Beast in Me).

Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series: The award went to The Last of Us, with nominees including Andor, Landman, Squid Game, and Stranger Things.

The film category winners were equally impressive:

Cast in a Motion Picture: Sinners took the top prize over Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, and One Battle After Another.

Female Actor in a Leading Role: Jessie Buckley won for Hamnet, surpassing Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I'd Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another), and Emma Stone (Bugonia).

Male Actor in a Leading Role: Michael B. Jordan was honored for Sinners, beating Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), and Jesse Plemons (Bugonia).

Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Amy Madigan won for Weapons, with nominees including Odessa A’zion (Marty Supreme), Ariana Grande (Wicked: For Good), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners), and Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another).

Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Sean Penn took home the award for One Battle After Another, beating Miles Caton (Sinners), Benicio del Toro (One Battle After Another), Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), and Paul Mescal (Hamnet).

Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: The winner was Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, ahead of F1, Frankenstein, One Battle After Another, and Sinners.

The 2026 Actor Awards showcased a blend of heartfelt moments and strong artistic achievements, with The Studio standing out on television and Sinners shining in the film categories. Fans and industry insiders alike will be reflecting on these results as the year progresses. Feel free to share your thoughts on this year’s winners in the comments below!