SAG-AFTRA has officially set the dates for its next two Actor Awards ceremonies, signaling another highlight in the entertainment awards calendar. The acting guild confirmed that the 33rd annual ceremony will stream live on Netflix on Sunday, February 28, 2027, at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the 34th edition on Sunday, February 20, 2028. These events will continue SAG-AFTRA’s tradition of celebrating outstanding performances exclusively in television and film.
A critical bellwether for the Academy Awards, the Actor Awards have historically predicted Oscar success. This year, all four acting winners — Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, Jessie Buckley for Hamnet, Sean Penn for One Battle After Another, and Amy Madigan for Weapons — went on to win Academy Awards. The top ensemble prize was awarded to Sinners, while the Oscars honored One Battle After Another as best picture.
The announcement coincides with the recently revealed dates for the 99th and 100th Oscars, set for Sunday, March 14, 2027, and Sunday, March 5, 2028, underscoring the Actor Awards’ influence on awards season momentum.
Presented solely by SAG-AFTRA, the Actor Awards remain the only televised ceremony dedicated entirely to performers. Eligible members from the union’s 160,000-strong voting body select nominees and winners across 15 categories, recognizing individual and ensemble achievements in motion pictures as well as drama and comedy television series.
Known for its simplicity and focus on performers, the ceremony presents its signature statuette, The Actor, and has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s most respected honors since its debut in 1995.
All future submission deadlines and key dates for the awards will be released in the coming weeks, providing actors and industry professionals an opportunity to participate in the next celebration of exceptional performances.
Streaming exclusively on Netflix, the upcoming Actor Awards promise to bring the craft of acting to a global audience while reinforcing the guild’s central role in shaping awards season predictions.
