The Astra Awards 2026, presented by the Hollywood Creative Alliance, honored the best films of the past year. This unusual decision for traditional awards reflected the eclectic and relaxed spirit that characterizes these honors. In the main category of Best Film – Drama, nominees included titles such as Frankenstein (Netflix), Hamnet (Focus Features), and Train Dreams (Netflix).
One of the big protagonists of the night was Ariana Grande, who won the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her work in Wicked: For Good. The film won awards in key categories such as acting, writing, music, and technical categories.
Another of the most commented moments of the Astra Awards was the award for Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller Film, which went to Indy, the dog protagonist of Good Boy. The award marked a new achievement in his acting career. Grande's performance was chosen over heavyweight names like Glenn Close, Gwyneth Paltrow, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor, which highlights the impact her performance had in the sequel to the successful musical produced by Universal Pictures.
The big dominator of the ceremony was Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and distributed by Warner Bros., which took home nine statuettes.
