78th Directors Guild of America Awards

78th Directors Guild of America Awards
DateFebruary 7, 2026 (2026-02-07)
LocationThe Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, California
CountryUnited States
Presented byDirectors Guild of America
Hosted byKumail Nanjiani
Highlights
Best Director Feature Film:One Battle After AnotherPaul Thomas Anderson
Best Director Documentary:2000 Meters to AndriivkaMstyslav Chernov
Best Director First-Time Feature Film:The PlagueCharlie Polinger

The 78th Directors Guild of America Awards, honoring the outstanding directorial achievement in feature films, documentary, television and commercials of 2025, were presented on February 7, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The nominations for the television and documentary categories were announced on January 7, 2026, while the nominations for the feature film categories were announced on January 8, 2026.