For movie fans, 2020 was a year in which nothing really went to plan. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many of the year’s most anticipated films saw their release dates pushed back (in some cases indefinitely) while others saw their release pivoted to streaming or other, nontraditional forms of release. Despite these unexpected shifts and changes, 2020 still offered fans a surprisingly wide range of films to enjoy and with them, some strong performances from skilled actors. From fast-paced action to mind-bending science fiction to yes, a few superhero films, actors in 2020 brought us heroes and villains and complex characters to cheer for, against, and think about long after the credits rolled. This year may have seen fewer movies, but the nominees for ComicBook’s 2020 Golden Issue Award for Best Actor were still very impressive. But ultimately, only one could take home the trophy.
