2026 Directors Guild nominations highlight 'One Battle' and 'Sinners'.

The Directors Guild of America announced five feature-film nominees, including Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler; winners will be announced Feb. 7.

The Directors Guild of America announced its 2026 feature-film nominations on Thursday. The list continues momentum for Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler's Sinners. Also named among the five feature-film nominees were Guillermo del Toro, Josh Safdie and Chloé Zhao. The guild set the winners' announcement for Feb. 7. Key details: - Feature-film nominees include Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another), Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Guillermo del Toro (Frankenstein), Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme) and Chloé Zhao (Hamnet). - The guild announced nominees for a first-time theatrical feature film prize: Hasan Hadi (The President's Cake), Harry Lighton (Pillion), Charlie Polinger (The Plague), Alex Russell (Lurker) and Eva Victor (Sorry, Baby). - Documentary nominees previously named include Mstyslav Chernov (2000 Meters to Andriivka), Geeta Gandbhir (The Perfect Neighbor), Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni (Cutting Through Rocks), Elizabeth Lo (Mistress Dispeller), and Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus (Cover-Up). - Historically, most DGA feature-film nominees go on to receive an Oscar nomination, though occasional differences have occurred; last year Edward Berger was replaced in the Oscar lineup by Coralie Fargeat. - Coverage also noted other international contenders such as Jafar Panahi (It Was Just an Accident) and Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value). Summary: The nominations reinforce awards-season attention around One Battle After Another and Sinners while recognizing a mix of studio and auteur filmmakers. Historically the DGA lineup often overlaps with Oscar nominees, though some differences have occurred. Winners are scheduled to be announced on Feb. 7.