The nominations for the 53rd Annual Saturn Awards are out, and Star Wars is very much in the spotlight.
Between Andor, Skeleton Crew, and Tales of the Underworld, the franchise picked up multiple nominations across major television categories — plus recognition for actors and Industrial Light & Magic in the film awards.
Here’s how the galaxy far, far away is showing up.
Andor Dominates the TV Nominations
Andor leads the Star Wars pack with recognition in top-tier categories, reinforcing its status as one of the franchise’s most critically respected series.
Nominations include:
- Best Science Fiction Television Series – Andor
- Best Actor in a Television Series – Diego Luna
- Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series – Stellan Skarsgård
- Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series – Denise Gough
- Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series – Genevieve O’Reilly
That’s a strong showing for a series that leaned into political tension, grounded storytelling, and character-driven drama rather than traditional space fantasy spectacle.
Skeleton Crew Breaks Through as a New Series
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew made its mark in the genre newcomer space and acting categories:
- Best New Genre Series – Skeleton Crew
- Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series – Jude Law
- Best Young Performer in a Television Series – Ravi Cabot-Conyers
It’s a sign that Lucasfilm’s newer storytelling directions are getting attention beyond just longtime fans.
Animation Representation: Tales of the Underworld
Animation wasn’t left out.
- Best Animated Television Series or Special – Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld
This keeps Star Wars animation in the awards conversation, continuing a tradition established by The Clone Wars, Rebels, and The Bad Batch.
Star Wars Alumni Recognized in Film Categories
The influence of Star Wars talent extends well beyond the franchise.
Film nominations tied to Star Wars actors and collaborators include:
- Best Actor
- Oscar Isaac (Frankenstein)
- Pedro Pascal (The Fantastic Four: First Steps)
- Best Supporting Actor
- Mads Mikkelsen (Dust Bunny)
- Best Supporting Actress
- Sigourney Weaver (Dust Bunny)
- Best Visual / Special Effects
- Industrial Light & Magic for:
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
- Wicked: For Good
- Industrial Light & Magic for:
ILM’s presence here is another reminder that Star Wars’ technical legacy continues shaping major productions across the industry.
When Are the Saturn Awards?
The 53rd Annual Saturn Awards will take place:
📍 Hilton Los Angeles, Universal City, California
📅 Sunday, March 8, 2026
Expect Star Wars to be heavily represented on stage if even a portion of these nominations convert into wins.
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