The 2026 GayVN Awards returned to Las Vegas in January, bringing together the biggest names in gay adult entertainment for a night celebrating performance, creativity, and fan-driven impact. From prestige features and standout acting to scene-stealing moments and fan-voted favorites, this year’s winners reflected both the industry’s evolution and its most reliable stars.
Which Porn Actors Won Top Honors & Major Performance Awards at GayVN Awards 2026?
Performer of the Year – Sir Peter
Sir Peter capped off a dominant year with the industry’s top individual honor. Known for his commanding presence and versatility, his consistent run of high-profile scenes made him an undeniable standout across studios and platforms.
Best Actor – Paddy O’Brian – To the Nines
Paddy O’Brian earned Best Actor for a performance that balanced charisma with emotional depth, reinforcing his reputation as one of gay porn’s most compelling leading men.
Best Actor – Featurette – Reese Rideout – The Bussycal
Rideout’s performance stood out for blending humor, musical flair, and sexuality, helping The Bussycal carve out a unique place in the featurette category.
Best Supporting Actor – Dom King – Dawn of the Gladiators
Already a fan favorite, Dom King proved his range with a commanding supporting role that added weight and intensity to the epic Men.com production.
Who Won Best Feature & Filmmaking Excellence at the GayVN Awards in 2026?
Best Feature – Wild Game – NakedSword x Disruptive Films
The night’s biggest critical success, Wild Game dominated the feature categories. Praised for its cinematic ambition, the film also took home Best Directing – Feature and Best Screenplay, marking it as one of the most accomplished gay adult films of the year.
Best Directing – Feature – Ben Rush & Jessica Jasmin – Wild Game
Rush and Jasmin were recognized for their polished direction, elevating the project beyond standard adult fare and into prestige territory.
Best Screenplay – Ben Rush – Wild Game
The award underscored the film’s narrative strength, with storytelling that complemented its performances rather than overshadowing them.
Best Directing – Featurette – Marc MacNamara – The Tight Lotus
MacNamara’s work was praised for its visual cohesion and ability to tell a concise story within a shorter runtime.
Best Directing – Non-Feature – Ben Rush & Alter Sin, Spain in the Ass
A tightly executed non-feature production that balanced raw sex appeal with deliberate pacing and structure.
Who Won Big at the 2026 GayVN Awards for Scene & Specialty Awards?
Best All-Sex Movie – Spain in the Ass – NakedSword Originals
This high-energy release earned its win through bold performances and relentless momentum, making it a fan and critic favorite.
Best Duo Sex Scene – “Rhyheim Flips with Mr Rodger” – Voyr
A chemistry-driven scene that showcased athleticism, power dynamics, and genuine heat.
Best DP Scene – “Double Packed Zach” – Helix Studios
Featuring Zach Letoa, Tyler Moore, and CJ Parker, this scene became one of the year’s most talked-about releases.
Best Oral Sex Scene – Deeper Deep Throat (Vol. 1: Hole’s a Hole)
A large ensemble cast delivered a technically impressive and crowd-pleasing showcase.
Best Three-Way Sex Scene – “Break for Cole” – Deeper Deep Throat
Cole Blue, Adam Snow, and Noah White delivered standout chemistry in a tightly produced trio scene.
Best Fetish Scene – “Breaking Free” – Disruptive Films / ASGmax
Cole Connor and Carter Woods earned recognition for pushing fetish content into more polished, narrative-driven territory.
Best Fourgy Scene – Dawn of the Gladiators
Malik Delgaty, Filou Fitt, Dom King, and MrDeepVoice brought cinematic spectacle and raw intensity together in a standout group scene.
Best Group Sex Scene – Return to Frisky Summer 3: Dream Come True – BelAmi
A visually lush ensemble scene that exemplified BelAmi’s signature production style.
Best Newcomers & Career Honors
Best Newcomer – Jake Mathews
Jake Mathews made a strong first impression, quickly gaining attention for confident performances and natural on-camera appeal.
GayVN Hall of Fame – Steve Cruz
Steve Cruz was honored for his long-standing influence and contributions to the industry.
Who Won Fan-Voted Favorite Awards at the GayVN Awards 2026?
Fan-voted categories highlighted performers with the strongest audience loyalty and online engagement:
- Favorite Daddy – LeGrand Wolf
- Favorite Bear – Brody Meyer
- Favorite Twink – Jake Preston
- Favorite Top – Dom King
- Favorite Bottom – Matthew Ellis
- Favorite Versatile – Parker Nolan
- Favorite Dom – Malik Delgaty
- Favorite Cock – Adam Snow
- Favorite Butt – Alejo Ospina
- Favorite Body – Cade Maddox
- Favorite Porn Star Creator – Cade Maddox
- Favorite Independent Creator – SantanaXXL
- Hottest Studio Newcomer – Arno Antino
- Favorite International Star – Allen King
- Favorite Cam Guy – William Miguel
- Favorite Cam/Creator Couple – Beau Butler & Nick Butler
- Hottest All-Male Creator Collaboration – Dom King & Parker Nolan
- Favorite Transmasc Star – Noah Way
Final Takeaways
The 2026 GayVN Awards reflected an industry continuing to balance spectacle with storytelling, while fan-voted categories emphasized the growing influence of creators and direct audience engagement.
With Wild Game emerging as the night’s critical darling and performers like Sir Peter and Dom King dominating across categories, this year’s ceremony made it clear: gay adult entertainment is evolving and thriving… on multiple fronts.
