The 78th Annual Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards took place on
Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The ceremony honored the best directorial achievements in film, television, and commercials for 2025, with Paul Thomas Anderson winning top honors for One Battle After Another.Key details regarding the 2026 DGA Awards:
- Date: February 7, 2026
- Location: The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA
- Host: Kumail Nanjiani
- Top Film Winner: Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another
- Television Nominees: The Pitt, The Bear, and SNL50 were among the leading nominees in TV categories.
- Key Nominations Announced: Television/Documentary on January 7, 2026; Theatrical Feature Film on January 8, 2026.
The DGA Awards are considered a major indicator for the Best Director category at the Academy Awards.