Tying for the most SAG nominations in history, it joins an elite group of films like Chicago and Everything Everywhere All at Once. The film earned recognition for Best Cast Ensemble, Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo, Supporting Actress for Ariana Grande, and a surprise Supporting Actor nod for Jonathan Bailey. Its fifth nomination? Best Stunt Ensemble—because even musicals need action!

‘Shogun’ Dominates TV Categories

On the TV side, FX/Hulu’s Shogun also grabbed five nominations, standing out in categories like Best Drama Ensemble and individual acting nods for Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, and Anna Sawai. The visually stunning drama about feudal Japan is now a major awards season contender and could sweep several categories if the momentum continues.

Biggest Surprises and Snubs

This year’s SAG nominations weren’t without shockers. Selena Gomez, who many predicted would score dual nominations for Emilia Pérez and Only Murders in the Building, was left out entirely. Margaret Qualley, a critics’ favorite for The Substance, also missed out, raising questions about the film’s strength in awards season. On the flip side, Jonathan Bailey’s unexpected Supporting Actor nomination for Wicked and Pamela Anderson’s Best Actress nod for The Last Showgirl turned heads, proving that SAG voters love an underdog narrative.

Best Ensemble Predictions

Best Cast Ensemble remains one of the most coveted categories, and this year’s nominees include Wicked, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Anora, and Emilia Pérez. Historically, this category has been a strong predictor for Oscar Best Picture winners. Will Wicked follow in the footsteps of Chicago and Everything Everywhere All at Once? Or will an underdog like Anora pull off a surprise win?

The Stunt Ensemble Showdown

The Best Stunt Ensemble category is heating up, with nominees like Deadpool & Wolverine, Dune: Part Two, and Gladiator II. But don’t count out Wicked, which proves that musicals can be just as physically demanding as action-packed blockbusters. Will this be the year a musical takes home the stunt award?

Award Show Drama

The SAG Award nominations announcement was overshadowed by the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, which forced organizers to cancel the in-person event. Instead, nominees were revealed online, with Joey King and Cooper Koch originally slated to announce them. The virtual format didn’t dampen the excitement, but it added a somber tone to the awards season kickoff.