The 2026 Actor Awards are shaping up to be a major night for Hollywood veterans. Woody Harrelson will present the prestigious Life Achievement Award to Harrison Ford during the 32nd annual ceremony. The event, formerly known as the SAG Awards, streams live on Netflix on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Ford is receiving SAG AFTRA’s highest honor for a career that spans more than five decades, from Star Wars and Indiana Jones to recent television work in 1923 and Shrinking. The Life Achievement Award recognizes both career excellence and humanitarian contribution, placing Ford among a select group of past honorees.
Harrison Ford to Receive SAG AFTRA’s Highest Honor
The Life Achievement Award celebrates performers who have built lasting careers while contributing to the industry and the broader community. Ford’s body of work includes iconic roles such as Han Solo and Indiana Jones, alongside acclaimed performances in films like The Fugitive and Witness.
In recent years, Ford has remained active on television, starring in 1923 and the Apple TV Plus series Shrinking, earning renewed critical attention.
Woody Harrelson’s Connection to the Star Wars Legacy
While Harrelson and Ford have never shared the screen, there is a franchise link. Harrelson appeared in Solo: A Star Wars Story, which explored the backstory of Ford’s legendary character Han Solo.
Harrelson himself is known for a diverse career spanning True Detective, The Hunger Games series, and multiple Oscar nominated performances. His role as presenter adds a generational bridge between two long standing Hollywood figures.
Additional Presenters and Nominees at the 2026 Actor Awards
This year’s ceremony will also feature presenters including Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Allison Janney, Sarah Paulson and Christoph Waltz.
Del Toro and Waltz are also nominees this year. The ceremony will be hosted by Kristen Bell.
Among the top nominated films, One Battle After Another leads with seven nominations, followed by Sinners with five. Frankenstein, Hamnet, and Marty Supreme each earned three nominations.
When and Where to Watch the 2026 Actor Awards
The 32nd annual Actor Awards stream live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT. The official red carpet preshow begins one hour earlier on the platform.
The ceremony marks another milestone moment for Ford, whose career continues to evolve even as it is formally celebrated.
FAQs
Who is presenting Harrison Ford’s Life Achievement Award?
Woody Harrelson will present the honor at the 2026 Actor Awards.
What is the Life Achievement Award?
It is SAG AFTRA’s highest honor recognizing career achievement and humanitarian contribution.
When are the 2026 Actor Awards?
The ceremony takes place Sunday, streaming live at 8 p.m. ET.
Where can I watch the Actor Awards 2026?
The awards stream live on Netflix.
Why is Harrison Ford being honored?
He is being recognized for a career spanning over five decades in film and television.
