Overview
- The change takes effect with the 32nd edition, with nominations on January 7, 2026, and a live Netflix stream on March 1.
- SAG-AFTRA says voting, submissions and eligibility remain unchanged, with only the show name revised.
- Studios and networks may use “Screen Actors Guild Awards” on FYC materials through pre-nomination voting ending January 5, 2026, then should switch to the new name.
- Organizers cite clarity and recognition of the SAG-AFTRA merger as reasons for the shift, guided by the Awards Committee with Jon Brockett and JoBeth Williams.
- The guild launched actorawards.org and updated social media handles, while some observers warn of potential SEO and name-recognition challenges.