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Dexter: Resurrection Leads Saturn Awards with Six Nominations

1/28/2026

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Dexter Dominates Nominations

Dexter: Resurrection leads the 2026 Saturn Awards with six nominations after snubs at Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds earns four nominations, including Best Science Fiction Television Series.
Michael C. Hall is nominated for Best Actor.
Jack Alcott is nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
Uma Thurman is nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Summary

Nominations Tie Announcement

The Saturn Awards nominations show a three-way tie—Avatar: Fire and Ash, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Sinners—each with twelve nominations.
In Best Science Fiction Film, Avatar: Fire and Ash and Fantastic Four: First Steps compete.
Best Actor nominees include James Cameron.
Best Supporting Actress nominees include Zoe Saldana and Oona Chaplin.
The ceremony takes place March 8, 2026, in Los Angeles, with Joel McHale as the host.

History

Historical Context

The Saturn Awards, established in 1973 by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, celebrated excellence in genre films, with "The Exorcist" winning Best Film that year. This recognition marked a turning point for science fiction and horror, which have since flourished in film and television, as seen in today's nominations for "Dexter: Resurrection" and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

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Dexter Dominates Nominations

Dexter: Resurrection leads the 2026 Saturn Awards with six nominations after snubs at Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds earns four nominations, including Best Science Fiction Television Series.
Michael C. Hall is nominated for Best Actor.
Jack Alcott is nominated for Best Supporting Actor.
Uma Thurman is nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

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