Paul Thomas Anderson took home the top prize at the 78th annual Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards on Saturday, while Seth Rogen paid tribute to Catherine O'Hara, and Kumail Nanjiani hosted the ceremony with jokes about current events. The awards, which recognize outstanding directorial achievements in film and television, were held in Beverly Hills on February 7, 2026.
Anderson won the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for "One Battle After Another." The DGA Awards are often seen as a bellwether for the Academy Awards, making Anderson's win a significant event in the awards season, according to Variety.
Rogen, co-star of the Apple TV freshman series "The Studio," honored Catherine O'Hara, calling her an "utter genius" and the "nicest person," according to Variety. The series itself also received recognition.
The ceremony was hosted by Kumail Nanjiani, who opened the show with jokes referencing the Epstein files, long movies, and other topics. DGA president Christopher Nolan noted a sharp drop in Hollywood employment and urged studios to "repay the investment" that fans put into movies and TV, as reported by Variety.
The event also highlighted the broader challenges facing the entertainment industry. A Variety article mentioned the DGA's focus on job creation, with the organization stating that their "No. 1 Priority Is Jobs, Jobs, Jobs."
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