Kumail Nanjiani to Host 2026 DGA Awards—Is Mercury in Retrograde, or Did Hollywood Just Catch the Funniest Cosmic Alignment Ever?
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So, Kumail Nanjiani—yes, the very same guy who’s made us laugh, cry, and occasionally wonder if Silicon Valley is secretly run by aliens—is about to take the spotlight as host for the 78th Directors Guild of America Awards. Scheduled for February 7 at the swanky Beverly Hilton, this gig comes at a cosmic time as the stars align, suggesting a night brimming with creativity and unexpected twists—kind of like a Leo moon deciding to crash a Taurus party. I mean, could there be a better match for an event celebrating cinematic dedication and leadership? Nanjiani’s no stranger to the red carpet spotlight, boasting noms from the Oscars, Golden Globes, and Emmys—and now he’s ready to bring his charm and sharp wit to honor directors who turn wild ideas into powerful stories. Whether you’re rooting for Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest saga, Ryan Coogler’s haunting visions, or rooting for first-timers stepping onto the stage, this night promises a kaleidoscope of cinematic brilliance. Curious to see whose stars shine brightest under the California skies? Dive into the full lineup and get ready for a night where art and astrology collide in Hollywood’s grandest tradition. LEARN MORE
Kumail Nanjiani is set to host the 78th annual DGA Awards, the Directors Guild of America announced on Monday.
The annual awards ceremony is taking place this year on Feb. 7 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Nanjiani is an Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated writer, actor and comedian, best known for projects like The Big Sick, Silicon Valley, Eternals and Only Murders in the Building. He recently released a new special titled Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts.
“I am honored to host the DGA Awards and celebrate the incredible work done across the art form,” says Nanjiani. “A director’s dedication, leadership and creativity are what bring the most powerful stories — the ones that truly need to be told — to life.”
Judd Apatow has hosted the DGA Awards in previous years, including 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020 and 2018.
Beth McCarthy-Miller will return as chair of the awards ceremony for the fifth consecutive year. She says: “I am proud to continue serving as DGA Awards Chair and to help celebrate the extraordinary projects of this year’s nominees, I look forward to a memorable night honoring the craft of directing and to welcoming Kumail Nanjiani to the DGA Awards stage.”
This year, for outstanding directorial achievement in theatrical feature film, the nominees are Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another), Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Guillermo Del Toro (Frankenstein), Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme) and Chloé Zhao (Hamnet). The first-time theatrical feature film director nominees are Hasan Hadi (The President’s Cake), Harry Lighton (Pillion), Charlie Polinger (The Plague), Alex Russell (Lurker) and Eva Victor (Sorry, Baby).
Among the TV nominations are Amanda Marsalis and John Wells for The Pitt, Ben Stiller for Severance, Lucia Aniello for Hacks, Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg for The Studio, Mike White for The White Lotus, Jason Bateman for Black Rabbit and former DGA president Lesli Linka Glatter for Zero Day.
A full list of DGA film nominees can be found here, while TV nominees can be found here.
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