Writers Guild Awards 2026 Winners Announced

Sinners, Marty Supreme, and One Battle After Another among top screenplay nominees

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Writers Guild Awards 2026 ceremony took place in New York City, with the Writers Guild West canceling its annual show due to an ongoing staff strike. The ceremony honored outstanding achievements in film, television, streaming, and news writing, with the supernatural horror film "Sinners" and the Timothée Chalamet-led ping-pong drama "Marty Supreme" among the original screenplay nominees. Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" competed in the adapted screenplay race.

Why it matters

The Writers Guild Awards are a prestigious annual event that recognizes the best writing in the entertainment industry. The cancellation of the West Coast ceremony due to the Writers Guild Staff Union strike highlights the ongoing labor tensions in Hollywood, as writers seek higher wages and better job protections.

The details

The original screenplay category featured several acclaimed films, including "Sinners" from filmmaker Ryan Coogler, "Marty Supreme" written by director Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein, and "Weapons" from Zach Cregger. In the adapted screenplay race, Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" competed alongside "Bugonia," Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," and "Train Dreams." On the television side, the series "Pluribus" led the nominations with four nods, followed by "The Pitt" and "The Studio" with three each.

  • The Writers Guild Awards ceremony took place on March 8, 2026 in New York City.
  • The Writers Guild West canceled its annual show earlier in the month as its staff remains on strike.

The players

Ryan Coogler

Filmmaker who wrote the original screenplay for the supernatural horror film "Sinners".

Josh Safdie

Director who co-wrote the original screenplay for the Timothée Chalamet-led ping-pong drama "Marty Supreme" with Ronald Bronstein.

Zach Cregger

Writer of the original screenplay for the film "Weapons".

Paul Thomas Anderson

Filmmaker who wrote the adapted screenplay for "One Battle After Another", which was inspired by the novel "Vineland" by Thomas Pynchon.

Guillermo del Toro

Filmmaker who wrote the adapted screenplay for "Frankenstein", based on Mary Shelley's classic novel.

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The takeaway

The cancellation of the Writers Guild West's annual awards ceremony due to an ongoing staff strike underscores the labor tensions in Hollywood, as writers seek better pay and job protections. Despite the disruption, the New York ceremony continued to honor excellence in screenwriting across film, television, and other media, showcasing the breadth of talent in the industry.