The 52nd Annual Saturn Awards, hosted by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror, took place at the Hilton Universal City Hotel in Los Angeles, California. The event, which has been recognizing excellence in genre entertainment since 1972, was hosted by Joel McHale for the third consecutive year.
This year’s ceremony was particularly notable as it served dual purposes. While celebrating the best in science fiction, fantasy, and horror entertainment, the event also raised awareness and support for the Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. Viewers and attendees were provided with information on how to contribute to the rebuilding efforts in the affected areas.
The awards show was broadcast live on The Roku Channel and ElectricNOW, allowing fans to participate in the celebration remotely. The ceremony featured a star-studded lineup of presenters and recipients, including industry legends and rising stars.
William Shatner, a pop culture icon known for his contributions to science fiction, received the Saturn’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented by his son-in-law, actor Joel Gretsch. Laurence Fishburne was honored with the second annual Lance Reddick Legacy Award, presented by LeVar Burton. Hiroyuki Sanada, star of the Disney series “Shōgun,” was awarded The Robert Forster Artist’s Award.
The event also celebrated significant milestones in genre entertainment. The cast and creators of “Back to the Future” were present to commemorate the film’s 40th anniversary and receive The George Pal Memorial Award. The Amazon series “Fallout” received The Spotlight Award, while the CW show “Superman & Lois” was honored with the Dan Curtis Legacy Award as it concluded its four-season run.
The awards ceremony recognized excellence across various categories in film and television. Notable winners included “Dune: Part Two” for Best Science Fiction Film, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” for Best Fantasy Film, and “Alien: Romulus” for Best Horror Film. In the television categories, “Fallout” won Best Science Fiction Television Series, while “House of the Dragon” took home the award for Best Fantasy Television Series.
Individual performances were also celebrated, with Nicolas Cage winning Best Actor in a Film for “Dream Scenario” and Demi Moore receiving Best Actress in a Film for “The Substance.” In the television categories, Colin Farrell and Rosario Dawson were recognized as Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively.
