The biggest shock of the night came when Michael B. Jordan was announced as the winner for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. Playing dual roles as twins in Ryan Coogler’s vampire thriller Sinners, Jordan beat out heavy favorite Timothée Chalamet. The film Sinners didn't stop there—it also took home the night's top prize: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Leading Lady: Jessie Buckley Shines for 'Hamnet'
In the female lead category, Jessie Buckley continued her incredible winning streak. Her performance as Agnes Shakespeare in Hamnet earned her the trophy for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role. Buckley, who has already won a BAFTA and a Golden Globe this season, thanked her peers for "categorically changing" her life.
Full List of 2026 Actor Awards Winners: Film
Here's every winner from the March 1 event, straight from official tallies.
Film Winners
- Cast Ensemble: Sinners
- Male Lead: Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
- Female Lead: Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
- Male Supporting: Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
- Female Supporting: Amy Madigan, Weapons
TV Drama
- Male Actor: Noah Wyle, The Pitt
- Female Actor: Keri Russell, The Diplomat
- Ensemble: The Pitt
TV Comedy
- Male Actor: Seth Rogen, The Studio
- Female Actor: Catherine O’Hara, The Studio (posthumous)
- Ensemble: The Studio
Limited Series/TV Movie
- Male Actor: Owen Cooper, Adolescence
- Female Actor: Michelle Williams, Dying For Sex
Stunts
- Film: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
- TV: The Last Of Us
Harrison Ford got a Lifetime Achievement Award, tearing up as he thanked fans.
Television Wins: 'The Studio' and 'The Pitt' Dominate
On the small screen, Apple’s industry comedy The Studio was the evening's MVP. The show swept the comedy categories, including a deeply emotional posthumous win for the late Catherine O’Hara, who passed away in January. Her co-star and show creator Seth Rogen also won for his lead role and accepted the ensemble award on behalf of the cast.
In the drama categories, HBO Max’s medical hit The Pitt took the top ensemble prize. Noah Wyle proved he is still the king of the ER by winning for his lead role as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch.
Full List of 2026 Actor Awards Winners: Television
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Actor Awards 2026 TV Winners: Where and When to Watch
The Actor Awards ceremony aired live on March 1, 2026, but you can still catch replays and nominated shows easily. Here's where to stream the event itself plus all the winning TV series, updated as of March 2.cosmopolitan+2
The Ceremony Replay
- Stream on-demand anytime on Netflix (worldwide access with subscription starting at $7.99/month).
- Red carpet pre-show also on Netflix from 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT start.
- No other platforms; exclusive to Netflix after successful 2024-2025 runs.
The Pitt (Drama Series Ensemble, Noah Wyle Best Male Actor)
- Max (HBO) – Seasons 1+ available now; Season 2 drops summer 2026.
- Watch anytime; new episodes weekly if catching up.
The Diplomat (Keri Russell Best Female Actor Drama)
- Netflix – Both seasons streaming; Season 3 confirmed for late 2026.
- Binge from Episode 1 today.
The Studio (Comedy Ensemble, Seth Rogen Best Male, Catherine O’Hara Best Female Posthumous)
- Apple TV+ – Full Season 1 on-demand; Season 2 premieres fall 2026.
- Free trial available for new users.
Adolescence (Owen Cooper Best Male Limited Series)
- Hulu – Limited series complete; stream all episodes now.
- Also on Disney+ in select regions.
Dying For Sex (Michelle Williams Best Female Limited Series)
- Peacock – Full miniseries ready to watch.
- Based on true story; quick 6-episode run.
The Last of Us (Stunt Ensemble TV Winner)
- Max (HBO) – Season 1 full; Season 2 episodes rolling out spring 2026.
- Intense action episodes highlight the stunts.
Most services offer free trials (e.g., Netflix 30 days in some areas, Hulu 3 days live TV). Times are on-demand unless noted, so perfect for March 2 catch-up sessions.
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— La Cabecita (@LaCabecita) March 2, 2026
Final Thoughts: A Night to Remember for Hollywood
As the curtains close on the 2026 Actor Awards, the industry is left buzzing. Whether it was Harrison Ford’s humble gratitude or the bittersweet standing ovation for Catherine O’Hara, the night reminded us why we love the movies. These performers don't just read lines; they hold up a mirror to our lives, our struggles, and our dreams.
The wait is finally over, and the list is set. Now, all eyes turn toward the 98th Academy Awards. Will the actors' favorites take home the Oscar gold, or is there one more twist left in this awards season?
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