> At a Glance
> – The 32nd annual SAG-AFTRA awards show rebrands as The Actor Awards and streams live on Netflix March 1
> – Nominations for 2025’s best film and TV performances announced January 7 by Janelle James and Connor Storrie
> – Harrison Ford receives this year’s Life Achievement Award
> – Why it matters: This marks the first year the ceremony drops its longtime “SAG Awards” name and moves exclusively to Netflix
Hollywood’s actors are getting a fresh stage. The guild’s flagship awards show-now called The Actor Awards-will unveil its 2025 nominees on January 7 before streaming live on Netflix March 1.
The Rebrand
Abbott Elementary’s Janelle James and Heated Rivalry breakout Connor Storrie revealed the contenders during Wednesday morning’s announcement. The move ends decades of branding under the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) banner.
SAG-AFTRA is presenting the 32nd ceremony under its new identity. The show honors outstanding performances in film and television from the previous year.
Nomination Highlights
Film contenders include:
- Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sinners (Cast category)
- Individual acting races for lead and supporting performances
TV series recognized:
- Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, The Studio (Comedy Ensemble)
- Drama and limited series categories round out the television honors
Stunt Work Spotlight
Action performances get their own categories this year:
Motion Picture stunts:
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
Television stunts:
- Andor
- Landman
- The Last of Us
- Squid Game
- Stranger Things
Key Takeaways
- First-ever Netflix-exclusive stream drops March 1, 2026
- Harrison Ford accepts the 2025 Life Achievement Award
- Complete nominee list updates live throughout January 7
- Ceremony retains its traditional focus on peer recognition within the acting community
The rebranded Actor Awards signal a new era for the guild’s celebration of its members’ work.
