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Eligibility Rules Shake Up WGA Awards Original Screenplay Race
28 Jan
Summary
- WGA Awards nominations announced, impacting Oscar screenplay contenders.
- Seven Oscar-nominated screenplays made the cut in top film categories.
- New series 'Pluribus' leads TV nominations with four nods.
The Writers Guild of America has released its nominations for the 2026 Writers Guild Awards, offering a glimpse into the competitive landscape for screenwriters. Seven screenplays that received Academy Award nominations have been recognized by the WGA, though some were disqualified due to the guild's specific eligibility criteria.
The Best Adapted Screenplay category features a rare alignment with the Oscars, as all five Academy Award nominees are competing for the WGA award. These include 'Bugonia,' 'Frankenstein,' 'Hamnet,' 'One Battle After Another,' and 'Train Dreams.'
