Trending Now - Saturn Awards Celebrate Winners, Honor Star Trek Series

WHO:

James Cameron, Tom Cruise, George Lucas, Guillermo Del Toro, Vince Gilligan, Mark Hamill, William Shatner, Alex Kurtzman, Rod Roddenberry, Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Rhea Seehorn, Karolina Wydra, David Dastmalchian, Kathleen Kennedy, and other celebrities from the Star Trek franchise.

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.

WHAT:

The 53rd annual Saturn Awards were held, celebrating achievements in genre films and television.

James Cameron won best science fiction film, best film direction, and best film screenwriting for "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

Tom Cruise won best actor in a film for "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," which also won best action/adventure movie.

"Star Trek" received a special Hall of Fame Award for its 60th anniversary.

"Strange New Worlds" was nominated for three awards but did not win any.

"Andor" won best science fiction television series, and Diego Luna won best actor in a television series for his role in "Andor."

Other winners included "Wicked: For Good" (best fantasy film), "Frankenstein" (best horror film), and "Dexter: Resurrection" (best thriller television series).

WHERE:

The Saturn Awards took place in Burbank, California.

WHEN:

The Saturn Awards were held on March 8th, 2026.

WHY:

The Saturn Awards aim to honor achievements in science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres, recognizing contributions that mainstream awards may overlook.

HOW:

The awards were presented during a ceremony featuring speeches from winners and special guests, with references to the impact of "Star Trek" on the genre.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 11:11 UTC)

The 53rd annual Saturn Awards took place in Burbank, California, on March 8, 2026, celebrating achievements in science fiction, fantasy, and horror films and television. James Cameron took home multiple awards for "Avatar: Fire and Ash," while Tom Cruise won best actor for "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," which also snagged best action/adventure movie. "Star Trek" received a special Hall of Fame Award for its 60th anniversary, and Diego Luna won best actor in a television series for his role in "Andor," which was named best science fiction television series.