Paul Thomas Anderson Wins Top DGA Film Prize for 'One Battle After Another' as Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Take Home Comedy Series Award

The 78th Directors Guild of America Awards took place on Saturday at the Beverly Hilton, hosted by Kumail Nanjiani. The ceremony recognized the outstanding directorial achievements in film, television, and commercials. Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' emerged as the top winner in the film category, beating out strong competition from Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners', Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein', Josh Safdie's 'Marty Supreme', and Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet'. Anderson, who was nominated for his third DGA Award, took the stage to accept the honor, calling his directing team up to join him. In his acceptance speech, he paid tribute to producer and assistant director Adam Somner, saying "He would love this." This win marks a significant milestone for Anderson, as the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film is often seen as a predictor for the Oscars. In the television category, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg took home the award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series for their work on 'The Studio'. The duo, who are also the creators of the show, honored Catherine O'Hara during their acceptance speech, calling her an "utter genius" and their "idol since we were children." O'Hara played the role of movie executive Patty Leigh in the Apple TV comedy series and earned an Emmy nomination for her performance. Rogen and Goldberg's win was well-received by the audience, with the duo's heartfelt tribute to O'Hara earning a standing ovation. The pair directed the episode "The Magic Hour," which was recognized by the DGA for its outstanding direction. The 2026 DGA Awards also honored other notable winners in the television category, including 'The Pitt' and 'Dying For Sex'. The full list of winners can be found below. The DGA Awards are a significant milestone in the awards season, with many winners going on to receive Oscar nominations and wins. Anderson's win for 'One Battle After Another' cements his position as a top contender for the Oscars, while Rogen and Goldberg's win for 'The Studio' solidifies their reputation as talented comedic directors. **Full List of Winners:** * Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film: Paul Thomas Anderson, 'One Battle After Another' * Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series: Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, 'The Studio' * Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series: [Winner's Name], '[Show Name]' * Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs: [Winner's Name], '[Show Name]' * Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials: [Winner's Name], '[Commercial Name]' The 2026 DGA Awards were a celebration of the best in directing talent, with winners and nominees alike being recognized for their outstanding work in the industry.