Overview
- The Hollywood Creative Alliance's 2026 Astra Film Awards in Los Angeles on January 10 honored Indy with Best Performance in a Horror/Thriller.
- Indy defeated human nominees including Ethan Hawke, Alison Brie, Sally Hawkins, Sophie Thatcher and Alfie Williams in an open acting category.
- Ben Leonberg, who directed Good Boy and trains and owns Indy, delivered the acceptance and thanked the team for embracing the film's unconventional approach.
- Good Boy tells its supernatural story largely through the dog's nonverbal reactions, with production tailored to capture natural behavior under trainer guidance.
- The win drew wide online attention and discussion, and Good Boy is available to stream on Shudder as well as for digital rental and purchase.