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Paul Thomas Anderson won the top prize at the 78th Directors Guild Awards, putting the “One Battle After Another” filmmaker on course to potentially win his first Oscar.
Emma Thomas, left, and Christopher Nolan arrive at the DGA Awards on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Seth Rogen arrives at the DGA Awards on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Ryan Coogler arrives at the DGA Awards on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Steven Spielberg, left, and Chloe Zhao arrive at the DGA Awards on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Emily V. Gordon, left, and Kumail Nanjiani arrive at the DGA Awards on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Emma Thomas, left, and Christopher Nolan arrive at the DGA Awards on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. won the top prize at the 78th Directors Guild Awards, putting the “One Battle After Another” filmmaker on course to potentially win his first Oscar. The DGA Awards, held Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, is among the most reliable Academy Awards precursors. In the last 10 years, nine DGA winners have gone on to win best director at the Oscars. In the guild’s nearly eight-decade history, only eight times has the guild not predicted the Oscar winner.The award adds to a virtual awards-season sweep for “One Battle After Another,” which has won with critics groups, the Gotham Awards and the Golden Globes. It’s considered the favorite for best picture at the March 15 Oscars. Academy voting begins Feb. 26.As he’s often done through awards season, Anderson in his brief speech paid tribute to late assistant director Adam Somner, who died in 2024. “Obviously,” he said, “we are up here minus one.”ew Directors Guild of America president Christopher Nolan.“In 2024, our employment in our guild was down about 40%, and that was followed by another decline in ’25,” said Nolan. “The amount of money that people spend on our work, on entertainment, is very, very stable. Audiences are invested in us, we have to be sure that we’re able to repay that investment.” Other winners Saturday included “The Plague” filmmaker Charlie Polinger for first-time director; “2000 Meters to Andriivka” director Mstyslav Chernov for best documentary filmmaking; and “The Studio” directors Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg for comedy series. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Community support pours in for Kerrville teen injured in school bus crashSan Antonio racers prepare for Stampede 5K, supporting Rodeo scholarshipsMore than 700 families fed during San Antonio Food Bank, Boeing distribution event▶People waiting more than a year for replacement of damaged mailboxes in NE Bexar County neighborhoodICE won’t say if it will be at upcoming San Antonio eventsBlue Star Arts Complex’s ‘First Friday’ in full effect amid employee protest at Brick venueSouth Texas amputee hopeful after launch of breakthrough program at UT Health San AntonioCat lost after July 4 floods in Hill Country reunited with owner 6 months laterSan Antonio Coffee Festival to spotlight local roasters amid ongoing tariff challengesTxDOT to opens final Loop 1604 flyover ramp on far Northwest Side near The Rim▶Bonham Exchange says it has signed deal to remain open with reduced capacity as sprinklers installedICE confirms purchase of East Side warehouse, plans to hold immigrant detainees insideA big moment in a years-long fight over San Antonio’s drinking water.Heard about the Arctic blast? No worries for us!Bexar County constable loses battle to use controversial camera ticketing systemICE purchases East Side facility to hold immigrant detainees, agency confirmsGMSA anchors celebrate Meteorologist Justin Horne on National Weatherperson's DayJudson ISD school board proposes termination of superintendent during special meetingCommunity rallies to safeguard stray cats months after kitten strangled at SW Side complexHow to save water as SAWS expected to increase ratesMeet ‘Easy Bake’— a July 4 flood survivor kitty who was found INSIDE an ovenAny Baby Can of Southwest Texas expands Spanish services, encourages other do the sameArmy vet who battled brain cancer blocked twice from becoming SA firefighter over psychedelic useWhen does San Antonio typically see its last freeze? History says it dependsSpurs Jackals bring European-style fan energy to Frost Bank Center with support from Wemby
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