Zephyring 30 years to the date of its OG launch circa 1995. Good things must evolve. Learning and growing — such a beautiful thing. They are officially changing their name to The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA.
The only awards show exclusively for actors side-steps into a brand sparkling new era! Let’s all say it together… Introducing the 32nd Annual Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA.
The committee and producers Brockett and Williams spilled the following in a press release:
“The show’s name is now The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA, but the foundation remains the same: it’s actors honoring actors. The statuette has always been called The Actor, and we’re simply aligning the show’s title with the name of the award itself and the union behind it.”
“After the merger between SAG and AFTRA, we continued to refer to the show as the SAG Awards. Now, with the new name of the show — The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA — we’re finally able to fully recognize that merger and align it with the name of our statuette, The Actor.”
“To help ease the transition for reps at studio and network, FYC campaign materials will continue using Screen Actors Guild Awards through this season’s pre-nomination voting period ending on Jan. 5, 2026. Moving forward, post-nominations, we will be advising everyone to use The Actor Awards.”
Mark your calendars, gals and gents! The show’s 32nd edition is set for March 1, 2026. Remember, the ceremony celebrates performances both in film and on television. So get your screening and gander on. Pick your preferred picks now — in time for the new year’s ceremony.
SAG-AFTRA confirmed the rebrand in late 2025, aligning with the union’s 160,000 members. The Actor Awards will continue to air live, with broadcast details expected early 2026.
(SAG-AFTRA is the world’s largest acting union, with 160,000 members.)
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