Complete List of 2026 Spirit Awards Winners
The 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards took place at the Hollywood Palladium, celebrating the best in independent film and television. The ceremony was broadcast live on YouTube, inviting fans and enthusiasts to tune in starting at 2 p.m. PT. This year’s event was hosted by Ego Nwodim, a notable alum of Saturday Night Live.
Key Nominees and Awards
This year’s Best Feature category includes a notable mix of films. Among them is the Oscar-nominated “Train Dreams,” which has garnered four Academy Award nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay, Score, and Cinematography. Other contenders for Best Feature include:
- Peter Hujar’s Day – The film leads the nominations with five.
- The Plague (IFC)
- Sorry, Baby (A24)
- Twinless (Roadside Attractions)
Netflix dominates this year’s nominations with a total of 18, followed by A24, which received 10 nominations. The movie “Anora” won multiple Spirit Awards last year, including Best Feature, Best Director for Sean Baker, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison.
Highlighting the Winners
This year’s Spirit Awards marked a significant shift in the ceremony’s timing. Previously held the day before the Oscars, it now occurs closer to the middle of the awards season. Additionally, this year is special as the event is being held for the first time at the Hollywood Palladium, after years at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.
2026 Spirit Awards: Complete List of Winners
Below is a list of some remarkable winners recognized this year:
- Best Screenplay: Eva Victor, “Sorry, Baby”
- Best Documentary: “The Perfect Neighbor” – Directed by Geeta Gandbhir
- Best International Film: “The Secret Agent” (Brazil) – Directed/Written by Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Best First Screenplay: Alex Russell, “Lurker”
- Best Supporting Performance: Naomi Ackie, “Sorry, Baby”
- John Cassavetes Award: “Esta Isla” (This Island)
- Best Editing: Sofía Subercaseaux, “The Testament of Ann Lee”
- Best Cinematography: Adolpho Veloso, “Train Dreams”
- Best Breakthrough Performance: Kayo Martin, “The Plague”
Television Awards
In terms of television, the standout winners include:
- Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series: Erin Doherty, “Adolescence”
- Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series: Owen Cooper, “Adolescence”
- Best New Scripted Series: “Adolescence” – Created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham
- Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series: “Pee-wee as Himself”
- Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series: “Chief of War” featuring an extensive cast including Jason Momoa and Temuera Morrison.
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