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At the 78th Directors Guild of America Awards, Paul Thomas Anderson won Best Director for One Battle After Another, with a slate of nominees across film and TV; the ceremony also highlighted first-time feature directors and delivered the full winners list ahead of Oscar night.
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg paid heartfelt tribute to Catherine O’Hara — calling her an utter genius and their idol — as they accepted the 2026 DGA Comedy Series Award for The Studio; O’Hara, who starred in the series, had recently died, prompting applause and tributes from the cast and crew, while the ceremony also spotlighted Paul Thomas Anderson’s win and included remarks from Christopher Nolan about guild hardships.
Paul Thomas Anderson won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for One Battle After Another at the Beverly Hilton, marking a strong Oscar predictor. He paid a moving tribute to producer and longtime first AD Adam Somner, who died in 2024, and reflected on filmmaking’s collaborative spirit and Spielberg’s influence. This was Anderson’s third DGA nomination, and the ceremony highlighted the link between DGA and Oscar outcomes, with contenders like Ryan Coogler, Chloé Zhao, Guillermo del Toro, and Josh Safdie also in the mix.
Paul Thomas Anderson won the Directors Guild of America’s top honor for One Battle After Another at the 2026 DGA Awards, hosted by Kumail Nanjiani. The ceremony honored directing across film, TV, documentary, and commercials, with multiple wins spotlighting women directors and honors for titles such as The Studio, The Pitt, Dying for Sex, SNL50, and 2000 Meters to Andriivka, among others, underscoring a diverse and celebratory night in Hollywood.
The Directors Guild of America announced its 78th annual award nominees across various categories, including film and television, with notable contenders like Ryan Coogler, Chloé Zhao, and Paul Thomas Anderson, and the awards ceremony scheduled for February 7, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Christopher Nolan won the top prize at the Directors Guild of America Awards for his film "Oppenheimer," while Celine Song received the Michael Apted Award for her first feature film "Past Lives." The event also recognized TV directors such as Peter Hoar for "The Last of Us," Christopher Storer for "The Bear," and Sarah Adina Smith for "Lessons in Chemistry." DGA president Lesli Linka Glatter addressed the industry's recent challenges and emphasized the need for fair contracts, while host Judd Apatow made light of last year's strike. Additionally, various directors and industry professionals were honored with awards throughout the evening.
The 76th annual Directors Guild of America Awards saw Christopher Nolan win the top honor for "Oppenheimer," while Celine Song took home the prize for first-time theatrical film for "Past Lives." Other big winners included "The Last Of Us," "SNL," and various directors in different categories, with the DGA historically being a strong predictor of Oscar success.
Christopher Nolan wins the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film at the DGA Awards for "Oppenheimer", marking his first win after five nominations. This win is a strong indicator for his potential success at the Oscars, as the DGA Awards historically align with the Academy Awards. Nolan's fellow rivals for Best Director included Martin Scorsese, Greta Gerwig, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Alexander Payne. Cillian Murphy, who played the title character, presented Nolan with his nominee medal, and Nolan expressed gratitude to his peers and crew, as well as his wife Emma Thomas.
Judd Apatow delivered a humorous and politically charged monologue at the 76th DGA Awards, roasting Biden, Trump, and the entertainment industry. He poked fun at the age of the presidential candidates, joked about Hollywood mergers, and suggested new award categories. Apatow also lamented the decline in award show viewership and the overexposure of celebrities on social media, while paying tribute to the late Norman Lear.
The 76th edition of the Directors Guild of America Awards honored outstanding directorial achievements in theatrical feature films and television series, with Christopher Nolan, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Martin Scorsese among the nominees. "Succession" led the TV nominations, while Judd Apatow hosted the ceremony. Winners included Niharika Desai for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs and Kim Gehrig for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials.
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) announced its film nominations for the 2024 DGA Awards, with Greta Gerwig, Yorgos Lanthimos, Christopher Nolan, Alexander Payne, and Martin Scorsese among the nominees for outstanding directing in theatrical feature film. In the first-time director category, Cord Jefferson, Manuela Martelli, Noora Niasari, A.V. Rockwell, and Celine Song received nominations. The winners in all categories will be revealed at the 76th Annual DGA Awards on Feb. 10 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
The Directors Guild of America has announced the film nominees for the 2024 DGA Awards, with Greta Gerwig, Christopher Nolan, Yorgos Lanthimos, Alexander Payne, and Martin Scorsese nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film. Additionally, Cord Jefferson, Manuella Martelli, Noora Niasari, A.V. Rockwell, and Celine Song are nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film. The ceremony will take place on February 10, and voting is open to Guild members until February 9.
Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, and Martin Scorsese are among the nominees for the 76th annual DGA Awards, with their films "Oppenheimer," "Barbie," and "Killers of the Flower Moon" respectively. The nominations are considered important precursors to the Oscars, and the winners will be announced on Feb. 10. Notable absences from the list include Bradley Cooper and Justine Triet. The DGA also announced nominations for first-time filmmakers and previously announced TV nominations.
The Directors Guild of America announced the nominees for the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for 2023, including Greta Gerwig for "Barbie," Yorgos Lanthimos for "Poor Things," Christopher Nolan for "Oppenheimer," Alexander Payne for "The Holdovers," and Martin Scorsese for "Killers of the Flower Moon." Additionally, nominees for the Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film were also revealed, featuring Cord Jefferson for "American Fiction," Manuela Martelli for "Chile ‘76," Noora Niasari for "Shayda," A.V. Rockwell for "A Thousand and One," and Celine Song for "Past Lives." The winners will be announced at the 76th Annual DGA Awards on February 10, 2024.
The 2024 DGA Awards TV nominations show some overlap with the Emmys contenders, with "Succession" dominating the Drama Series category and "Barry" and "Ted Lasso" competing in the Comedy Series. The Limited Series category features more women than men nominees, and the Documentary category includes notable contenders such as "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie" and "20 Days in Mariupol." The awards ceremony is set to take place on February 10.