DGA Awards 2026: See The Full Winners List

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The 78th annual Directors Guild of America Awards were held, honoring the best in film and television directing. The winners included Paul Thomas Anderson for Theatrical Feature Film, Charlie Polinger for Michael Apted First Time Directorial Feature, Mstyslav Chernov for Documentary Film, Amanda Marsallis for Dramatic Series, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg for Comedy Series, Shannon Murphy for Limited & Anthology Series, Stephen Chbosky for Movies for Television, Liz Patrick for Variety, Matthew Gangl for Sports, Mike Sweeney for Reality/Quiz and Game, and Rebecca Miller for Documentary Series/News.

Why it matters

The DGA Awards are one of the most prestigious honors in the entertainment industry, recognizing the exceptional talent and vision of directors across film, television, and other media. The winners of these awards often go on to receive further accolades, including Academy Awards, Emmys, and other major industry honors.

The details

The 78th annual DGA Awards ceremony celebrated the best in directing, with winners selected across 12 categories. Some of the notable winners included Paul Thomas Anderson for his work on the film One Battle After Another, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg for their direction of an episode of the comedy series The Studio, and Rebecca Miller for her documentary series Mr. Scorsese.

• The DGA Awards ceremony took place on February 8, 2026.