Saturn Awards

The Institute of Science Fiction, Daydream, and Horror Movies offers the annual “Saturn Awards” for American movies. The awards were first established to celebrate science fiction, fantasy, and horror films, but they have subsequently expanded to embrace other genre fiction movies, as well as television shows and home media releases. When the Saturn Awards were first established in 1973, they were known as the “Golden Scrolls”.

This award was presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films.

History

Donald A. Reed created the Saturn Awards in 1973 because he believed that at the time, the established Hollywood film industry’s award system did not adequately honor work in science fiction films. Initially, a Golden Scroll certificate served as the reward. In the latter half of the 1970s, the trophy was modified to resemble the planet Saturn with film-based rings.

Individuals of the showing Academy cast votes for the Saturn Awards. The Academy is a nonprofit with a public application process for membership. Robert Holguin, the company’s president, and producers/writers Bradley Marcus and Kevin Marcus are the executive producers. Among its members are the directors James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, Bryan Singer, Bryan Fuller, Mark A. Altman, J. J. Abrams, and Bryan Singer.

The Saturn Awards have awarded works in numerous dramatic genres, even though the Awards still mainly focus on media in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror categories. Additionally, there are unique awards for lifelong contributions to the film industry.

Award categories

Film

• Best Science Fiction Film (since 1972)
• Best Horror Film (since 1972)
• Best Fantasy Film (since 1973)
• Best Animated Film (1978, 1982, since 2002)
• Best International Film (1979–1982, since 2006)
• Best Action or Adventure Film (since 1994)
• Best Independent Film (since 2012)
• Best Thriller Film (since 2013)
• Best Comic-to-Movie Film (since 2013)
• Best Film Director (since 1974)
• Best Film Writing (since 1973)
• Best Actor in a Film (since 1974)
• Best Actress in a Film (since 1974)
• Best Supporting Actor in a Film (since 1974)
• Best Supporting Actress in a Film (since 1974)
• Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Film (since 1984)
• Best Music (since 1973)
• Best Film Editing (1977–1978, since 2011)
• Best Film Production Design (since 2009)
• Best Film Costume (since 1976)
• Best Film Make-Up (since 1973)
• Best Film Special Effects (since 1973)

Television

• Best Science Fiction Television Series (since 2015)
• Best Fantasy Television Series (since 2015)
• Best Horror Television Series (since 2015)
• Best Action-Thriller Television Series (since 2015)
• Best Animated Series on Television (since 2017)
• Best Actor on Television (since 1996)
• Best Actress on Television (since 1996)
• Best Supporting Actor on Television (since 1999)
• Best Supporting Actress on Television (since 1999)
• Best Guest Starring Role on Television (since 2008)
• Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series (since 2013)

Streaming

• Best Streaming Limited Event Television Series (since 2022)
• Best Streaming Action/Adventure Television Series (since 2022)
• Best Streaming Fantasy Television Series (since 2022)
• Best Streaming Horror & Thriller Series (since 2019)
• Best Streaming Science Fiction Television Series (since 2022)
• Best Actor in a Streaming Television Series (since 2019)
• Best Actress in a Streaming Television Series (since 2019)
• Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Television Series (since 2019)
• Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Television Series (since 2019)
• Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Streaming Television Series (since 2022)
• Best Guest-Starring Performance in a Streaming Television Series (since 2022)

Home video

• Best DVD or Blu-ray Release (since 2001)
• Best DVD or Blu-ray Special Edition Release (since 2001)
• Best Classic Film DVD Release (2002)
• Best Television DVD Release (since 2002)
• Best DVD or Blu-ray Collection (since 2003)
• Best Retro Television Series on DVD (since 2014)

Special awards

• The George Pal Memorial Award
• The Life Career Award
• The President’s Memorial Award
• Special Recognition Award
• Breakthrough Performance Award
• Discontinued awards
• Best Low-Budget Film (1980–1982)
• Best Network Television Series (1988–2014)
• Best Guest Starring Role on Television (2008-2021)
• Best Performance by a Younger Actor on Television (2013-2021)
• Best Streaming Science Fiction, Action & Fantasy Series (2019)
• Best Streaming Superhero Series (2017-18)
• Best Superhero Television Series (since 2014-2021)
• Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series (1996–2014)
• Best International Series (2007)
• Best Youth-Oriented Television Series (2011–2014)
• Best New Media Television Series (2015–2017)
• Best Television Presentation (1994-2020)

47th Saturn Awards

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films presented the 47th Saturn Awards on October 25, 2022, which were broadcast live on ElectricNOW to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Saturn Awards (which were first given out in 1972). The awards recognized the finest in science fiction, daydreaming, horror, and another sort of fiction in film, tv, and domestic entertainment. This time, the eligibility period was nearly two years long. Nominations were announced on August 12, 2022.

Most nominations

Film:

• The Batman (12)
• Television (Network / Cable):
• Better Call Saul (7)
• Television (Streaming):
• Severance (6)
• Stranger Things (6)

FAQs

Who has received the most Saturn Awards?

Robert Downey, Jr. now holds the record for most awards with four, followed by Mark Hamill with three, Jeff Bridges with two, and Harrison Ford with one each. With twelve nominations, Tom Cruise leads Downey, Jr. as the most nominated actor in the category.

What is the Saturn Award voting process?

If you want us to take a certain movie, TV show, or DVD/blu ray into consideration for a Saturn Award, get in touch with us. Email us at saturn.awards@ca.rr.com.

How do the Saturn Awards operate?

Individuals of the displaying Academy cast votes for the Saturn Awards. The Academy is a nonprofit with a public application process for membership. Robert Holguin, the company’s president, and producers/writers Bradley Marcus and Kevin Marcus are the executive producers. One of its members is the director J.

I want to watch the Saturn Awards, but how?

A movie called The Saturn Awards 50th Anniversary (Awards Show Raw Cut) is currently streaming online. Watch it on your Roku device through ElectricNOW.