DGA Awards 2026 Date Set; Ceremony Returns To Beverly Hilton

Quiet on the set — we have an announcement: The 2026 DGA Awards is set for Saturday, February 7. The guild also said today that its 78th annual ceremony will return to the Beverly Hilton.

More timeline info for the nods celebrating the artistry and mastery of directorial craft in 2025, including a voting schedule and date for the nominations reveal, will be announced later in the year.

“DGA Awards is a unique opportunity to celebrate excellence in our craft, and I could not be more honored to serve another year as Chair of this important event,” Beth McCarthy-Miller said in a statement. “I thank DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter for appointing me to this role, and I look forward to celebrating with all of the incredible 2025 nominees and honorees.”

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The 2025 DGA Awards celebrated Sean Baker for his quirky Aorwhich went on to claim five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. RaMell Ross scooped the First-Time Feature prize for Nickel Boysand TV winners included Shōgun, Hacks and Ripley.

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