Anderson's Oscar Push: DGA Win for 'One Battle'

Paul Thomas Anderson received the prestigious Directors Guild Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for his work on 'One Battle After Another.' The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is now a prominent frontrunner in the current awards season. This recognition from the Directors Guild Awards is highly significant, as the ceremony has historically been a strong indicator of potential Academy Award success.

Over the past 77 years, an overwhelming majority of DGA winners have proceeded to win the corresponding Oscar. In a testament to the award's predictive power, many films honored by the DGA have also secured major Academy Awards. Anderson's latest accolade further amplifies the momentum for 'One Battle After Another' as the 2026 Oscars draw nearer.

The 78th annual Directors Guild Awards, held on February 8 in Beverly Hills, also recognized achievements in other categories. Charlie Polinger won for his directorial debut, 'The Plague,' while Mstyslav Chernov was honored for his documentary '2000 Meters to Andriivka.' Television directing awards included recognition for Amanda Marsalis for 'The Pitt, 6:00 P.M.'

Sports broadcasting accolades went to Matthew Gangl for coverage of the 2025 World Series, Game 7. The reality, quiz, and game category honored Mike Sweeney for 'Conan O'Brien Must Go, Austria.' Rebecca Miller won for her documentary series work on 'Mr Scorsese, All This Filming Isn't Healthy,' and Kim Gehrig received an award for Nike's commercial campaign.

The event, hosted by Kumail Nanjiani, opened with a speech from DGA president Christopher Nolan, who emphasized the Guild's role as innovators and storytellers. The DGA Awards continue to be a pivotal event, intensifying focus on honorees as the awards season approaches its conclusion.