The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards are set to take place on Sunday, 23 February 2025, at the iconic Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
The event, renowned for celebrating excellence in film and television performances, is one of the most anticipated ceremonies of the awards season.
What to expect from the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year
This year’s SAG Awards promise a night of glamour, recognition, and solidarity in the entertainment industry.
For the first time, the ceremony will stream exclusively on Netflix, reaching a global audience.
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The broadcast begins at 20:00 EST and will highlight achievements across film and television, from individual acting performances to ensemble casts and stunt ensembles.
The ceremony will honour the year’s most compelling performances, with categories spanning drama, comedy, and limited series.
The Motion Picture category boasts standout films like Wicked, A Complete Unknown, and The Brutalist, with performances by stars such as Timothée Chalamet, Cynthia Erivo, and Colman Domingo.
In a heartfelt gesture, the SAG Awards acknowledged the devastating fires in Los Angeles, urging support for relief efforts and contributions to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s disaster relief fund.
How to watch the SAG Awards live in South Africa
South African viewers eager to catch the SAG Awards live can stream the event on Netflix.
The ceremony will air at 03:00 SAST on Monday, 24 February 2025. This marks a significant shift from traditional cable broadcasts, making it accessible to a broader audience.
Ensure you have a Netflix subscription to enjoy the awards, which will be available on the platform as part of its global streaming schedule.
For fans who prefer highlights, Netflix is expected to provide key moments and behind-the-scenes footage shortly after the live event.
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2025: Here are the nominees
MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
- Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
- Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown”
- Daniel Craig, “Queer”
- Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”
- Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
- Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl”
- Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked”
- Karla Sofía Gascón, “Emilia Pérez”
- Mikey Madison, “Anora”
- Demi Moore, “The Substance”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
- Jonathan Bailey, “Wicked”
- Yura Borisov, “Anora”
- Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”
- Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”
- Jeremy Strong, “The Apprentice”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
- Monica Barbaro, “A Complete Unknown”
- Jamie Lee Curtis, “The Last Showgirl”
- Danielle Deadwyler, “The Piano Lesson”
- Ariana Grande, “Wicked”
- Zoe Saldana, “Emilia Pérez”
“Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- “Anora”
- “A Complete Unknown”
- “Conclave”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “Wicked”
TELEVISION CATEGORIES
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
- Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story”
- Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”
- Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”
- Kevin Kline, “Disclaimer”
- Andrew Scott, “Ripley”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
- Kathy Bates, “The Great Lillian Hall”
- Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer”
- Jodie Foster, “True Detective: Night Country”
- Lily Gladstone, “Under The Bridge”
- Jessica Gunning, “Baby Reindeer”
- Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
- Tadanobu Asano, “Shōgun”
- Jeff Bridges, “The Old Man”
- Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
- Eddie Redmayne, “The Day Of The Jackal”
- Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shōgun”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
- Kathy Bates, “Matlock”
- Nicola Coughlan, “Bridgerton”
- Allison Janney, “The Diplomat”
- Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”
- Anna Sawai, “Shōgun”
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
- Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”
- Ted Danson, “A Man On The Inside”
- Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
- Martin Short, “Only Murders In The Building”
- Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
- Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This”
- Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
- Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”
- Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
- Jean Smart, “Hacks”
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- “Bridgerton”
- “The Day Of The Jackal”
- “The Diplomat”
- “Shōgun”
- “Slow Horses:
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
- “Abbott Elementary”
- “The Bear”
- “Hacks”
- “Only Murders In The Building”
- “Shrinking”
STUNT ENSEMBLE HONOURS
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
- “Deadpool & Wolverine”
- “Dune: Part Two”
- “The Fall Guy”
- “Gladiator II”
- “Wicked”
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
- “The Boys”
- “Fallout”
- “House Of The Dragon”
- “The Penguin”
- “Shōgun”
