As the 2026 Actor Awards approach this evening, two films sit at the center of the conversation—One Battle After Another and Sinners. Both projects have dominated the awards circuit in recent months, and Sunday’s ceremony could further cement their place in this year’s race.
According to data from VegasInsider.com, either film has the potential to break the record for the most wins by a single movie in one night at the Actor Awards, with the current mark standing at four awards. With nominations across cast, individual acting categories and stunt ensemble, the stage is set for a possible shift in the record books.
One Battle After Another has already built serious momentum this season. The darkly comedic thriller secured major victories at the Producers Guild Awards, BAFTAs, the Directors Guild and the Golden Globes, positioning it as a leading Best Picture contender. Its nominations at the Actor Awards include Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Chase Infiniti, Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Teyana Taylor and Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble.
Prior to dominating the 57th NAACP Image Awards last night, Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, set a new benchmark with 16 Academy Award nominations, the highest total ever recorded. At the Actor Awards, the film is nominated for Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for Jordan, Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Wunmi Mosaku, Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Miles Caton and Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble.
Several individual milestones are also within reach. Caton, nominated for his supporting turn in Sinners, could become the youngest winner ever in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role category. The current youngest winner in that field is Heath Ledger, who won posthumously at 28 years, 9 months. Caton will be 20 at the time of the ceremony, placing him well below that benchmark. A win would also make him the youngest male winner in the film acting categories overall.
Mosaku could also make history. Born in Zaria, Nigeria, the Nigerian-British actress would become the first Nigerian performer to win in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role category.
Formerly known as the SAG Awards, the 32nd Annual Actor Awards will air live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 8pm ET / 5 pm PT.
