Saturn Awards 2023: Celebrating the Winners of Avatar: Fire and Ash, Pluribus, and Andor

Winners Announced at 53rd Annual Saturn Awards

At the 53rd Annual Saturn Awards held on Sunday, James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, along with the film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and the television series Pluribus and Andor, emerged as significant winners. The event celebrated the best in fantasy, science fiction, horror, superhero, and action-adventure genres.

The evening saw a host of A-list attendees, including Cameron, Tom Cruise, and George Lucas. The ceremony, organized by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, recognized achievements across various categories.

Cameron attended the event with longtime producer Gale Anne Hurd to accept an award marking the 40th anniversary of Aliens. He also won Best Direction and Best Screenwriting, sharing the latter accolade with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver for Avatar: Fire and Ash, which received five awards in total, including honors for Best Special Effects, Best Younger Performer in a Film (Jack Champion), and Best Science Fiction Film.

Tom Cruise played a notable role as well, presenting the Visionary Award to longtime collaborator Christopher McQuarrie. Cruise won the title of Best Actor for his performance in The Final Reckoning, which was also awarded Best Action/Adventure Film.

In other highlights of the night, Sinners took home the Best Thriller Film award, while Wicked: For Good was recognized as Best Fantasy Film. Frankenstein won accolades for Best Horror Film and also achieved awards for costumes, makeup, and Best Supporting Actor (Jacob Elordi).

Lucas received the Dr. Donald A. Reed Founder’s Award, introduced by surprise guest Mark Hamill. Additionally, Star Trek was inducted into the Saturn Awards Hall of Fame, with the assistance of William Shatner. Titus Welliver received the Lance Reddick Legacy Award named in honor of his former Bosch co-star.

Hosted by Joel McHale at the Universal Hilton, the ceremony also spotlighted television achievements. Pluribus and Andor each secured three awards. Pluribus won for Best New Genre Television Series, Best Actress (Rhea Seehorn), and Best Supporting Actress (Karolina Wydra). Meanwhile, Andor was recognized as Best Science Fiction Television Series, with Diego Luna winning Best Actor and Stellan Skarsgård taking home Best Supporting Actor.

Complete List of Winners at the 2026 Saturn Awards

Film

Best Science Fiction Film: Avatar: Fire and Ash (20th Century Studios / Lightstorm)
Best Fantasy Film: Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)
Best Horror Film: Frankenstein (Netflix)
Best Cinematic Film Adaptation: The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios)
Best Thriller Film: Sinners (Warner Bros.)
Best Action/Adventure Film: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (Paramount Pictures)
Best Actor in a Film: Tom Cruise – Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Best Actress in a Film: Elle Fanning – Predator: Badlands
Best Supporting Actor in a Film: Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Best Supporting Actress in a Film: Sigourney Weaver – Dust Bunny
Best Younger Performer in a Film: Jack Champion – Avatar: Fire and Ash
Best Film Direction: James Cameron – Avatar: Fire and Ash
Best Film Screenwriting: James Cameron, Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver – Avatar: Fire and Ash
Best Visual/Special Effects: Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Daniel Barrett, Eric Saindon – Avatar: Fire and Ash
Best Film Music: Nine Inch Nails (Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross) – Tron: Ares
Best Film Production Design: Kasra Farahani, Jille Azis – The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Best Film Make-Up: Mike Hill, Megan Many – Frankenstein
Best Film Editing: Michael P. Shawyer – Sinners
Best Film Costume: Kate Hawley – Frankenstein
Best Independent Film: Dust Bunny (Roadside Attractions / Lionsgate)
Best International Film: Sisu 2: Road to Revenge (Screen Gems / Sony Pictures)
Best Animated Film: Zootopia 2 (Walt Disney Studios)
Best International Animated Film: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (Crunchyroll / Sony Pictures)

Television

Best Science Fiction Television Series: Andor (Lucasfilm)
Best Fantasy Television Series: Outlander (Starz / Sony Pictures Television)
Best Horror Television Series: It: Welcome to Derry (HBO / Warner Bros. Television)
Best New Genre Television Series: Pluribus (Sony Pictures Television / Apple)
Best Action/Adventure Television Series: Duster (Bad Robot / Warner Bros. Television)
Best Thriller Television Series: Dexter: Resurrection (Showtime / Paramount+)
Best Superhero Television Series: Peacemaker (Warner Bros. Television / DC Studios)
Best Television Presentation or Limited Series: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (AMC)
Best Animated Television Series or Event: Predator: Killer of Killers (Hulu / 20th Century Studios)
Best Actor in a Television Series: Diego Luna – Andor
Best Actress in a Television Series: Rhea Seehorn – Pluribus
Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: Stellan Skarsgård – Andor
Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: Karolina Wydra – Pluribus
Best Guest Star in a Television Series: Dave Dastmalchian – Dexter: Resurrection
Best Younger Performer in a Television Series: Ravi Cabot-Conyers – Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Home Media

Best Classic Film Home Media Release: Frailty (Lionsgate Home Video)
Best 4K Home Media Release: Wicked (Universal)
Best Home Media Collection Release: The Pink Panther Peter Sellers Comedy Collection (Kino Lorber)
Best Television Home Media Release: Chucky: The Complete Series (Universal)