2025 SAG Awards to Stream Live with Kristen Bell as Host

Hollywood, CA — The Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) is set to return to Netflix on Feb. 23, 2025, with Kristen Bell as host, marking the first time since 2019 that the awards will feature an emcee. The ceremony, airing live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, will showcase the year’s standout performances in film and television, spotlighting a range of nominees including several frontrunners for the upcoming Academy Awards.

This year’s SAG Awards nominations highlight five films vying for the coveted Best Ensemble Cast award: “Anora,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Conclave,” “Emilia Pérez,” and “Wicked.” Bell, who will also be nominated for her role as Joanne in the Netflix rom-com “Nobody Wants This,” expressed excitement over returning to host the prestigious event. “I’m honored to be asked back and can’t wait to share the evening with my fellow actors, doing what we do best… celebrating ourselves,” she stated in a recent promotional video.

The 2025 show will kick off with an official pre-show starting at 7 p.m. ET, hosted by Lilly Singh and Sasheer Zamata. Both hosts are set to build anticipation for the main event, which is recognized as an important indicator ahead of the Oscars. Recent best picture winners like “Parasite,” “CODA,” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” have captured SAG ensemble wins, adding weight to the significance of these awards.

Among those to be honored at the ceremony is Jane Fonda, who will receive the Life Achievement Award, presented by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Fonda expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying, “I am deeply honored and humbled to be this year’s recipient… there’s no honor like the one bestowed on you by your peers.” Fonda’s impressive career includes two Academy Awards, and this accolade marks yet another milestone in her storied career.

Nominations for acting categories are equally formidable this year. The best actor nominees include Adrien Brody for “The Brutalist,” Timothée Chalamet for “A Complete Unknown,” and Daniel Craig for “Queer.” On the women’s side, contenders for best actress include Pamela Anderson for “The Last Showgirl” and Cynthia Erivo for “Wicked.” The supporting categories feature actors like Jeremy Strong and Monica Barbaro receiving nods, indicating a competitive field.

The awards will also emphasize diversity in the ensemble categories, showcasing films like “Emilia Pérez” and “Wicked” which have garnered critical acclaim along with multiple nominations across different categories.

Viewers can catch the ceremony live exclusively on Netflix, an initiative aimed at increasing accessibility for audiences. Following its successful debut on the platform in 2023, the SAG Awards has continued to evolve, reflecting the changing landscape of entertainment consumption.

In addition to the awards, the 2025 ceremony promises a star-studded lineup of presenters, including actors like Ariana Grande, Colin Farrell, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Presenters were announced earlier by the awards’ production team, led by executive producer Jon Brockett with contributions from prominent names in the production community.

The 2025 SAG Awards aims to be more than just a celebratory occasion; it serves as a moment for actors to appreciate their collective efforts while fostering a spirit of camaraderie in the industry. The event has historically been a barometer for success in the world of film and television, and this year is expected to be no different.