| 46th Saturn Awards | |
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| Date | October 26, 2021 |
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| Most awards | Film: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (5) Television: Star Trek: Discovery (2) |
| Most nominations | Film: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (12) Television: Better Call Saul Outlander The Walking Dead (5) |
The 46th Saturn Awards, presented by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, and honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other genres belonging to genre fiction in film, television, home media releases, and live stage productions, were held October 26, 2021, at the L.A. Marriott Burbank Hotel. Nominations were announced on March 4, 2021. Bruce Campbell hosted the event.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker scored the most film nominations overall with twelve, including Best Science Fiction Film Release. It is one of several films from the previous year's film awards season that was eligible after the group extended its eligibility period to run July 15, 2019 – November 15, 2020, and allowed streaming and VOD titles to qualify for the film categories. The Star Wars franchise ended up winning seven awards thanks to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the live-action series The Mandalorian. The Star Trek franchise earned the most awards in the television categories, thanks to the three awards won by Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Picard.
Winners and nominees
Film
| Best Comic to Motion Picture Release | Best Science Fiction Film Release |
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| Best Fantasy Film Release | Best Horror Film Release |
| Best Action / Adventure Film Release | Best Thriller Film Release |
| Best Animated Film Release | Best International Film Release |
| Best Film Director | Best Film Writing |
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| Best Actor in a Film | Best Actress in a Film |
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| Best Supporting Actor in a Film | Best Supporting Actress in a Film |
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| Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Film | Best Film Editing |
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| Best Film Music | Best Film Production Design |
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| Best Film Costume Design | Best Film Make Up |
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| Best Film Special / Visual Effects | Best Independent Film Release |
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Television
Home Entertainment
Live Stage Production
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Special Awards
- Visionary Award – Mike Flanagan
- Life Career Award – Michael Gruskoff
- Dan Curtis Legacy Award – Eric Wallace
- Producers Showcase Award – Victoria Alonso
- Special Achievement Award – David Kirschner
- Television Spotlight Award – The Expanse
- Robert Forster Artist's Award – Christopher Lloyd
Multiple nominations
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Multiple wins
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References
- ^ Grobar, Matt (September 29, 2021). "46th Annual Saturn Awards Set Dates, Venue & Honorees". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 29, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ "The Saturn Awards and The Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy Horror". Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (March 4, 2021). "Saturn Awards Nominations: 'Star Wars: Rise Of Skywalker', 'Tenet', 'Walking Dead', 'Outlander' Lead List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- Willis, Zack (March 20, 2021). "'The Rise of Skywalker': Saturn Award Nominations Give Star Wars Fans 'Hope'". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- Tartaglione, Nancy (October 27, 2021). "Saturn Awards Winners: 'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker' Leads With Five Prizes – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 27, 2021.