Overview
- The first ceremony under the new name is set for March 1, 2026 on Netflix, with nominations due January 7, 2026.
- Studios are asked to use “SAG Awards” on campaign materials through early January nominations voting, then shift to “The Actor Awards” for final voting.
- Organizers point to Netflix-driven global reach in 190-plus countries and report 4.3 million views for last year’s show.
- Nominations come from two randomly selected 2,500-member committees for film and TV, with winners chosen by more than 130,000 active SAG-AFTRA members.
- Officials say only the title is changing, with voting, eligibility, submissions, and show format remaining in place.