2026 WGA Awards Nominations Announced

On Tuesday, the nominees for the 2026 Writers Guild Awards (WGA) were announced, showcasing a mix of films and television series that stand out this awards season. The WGA awards reflect both original and adapted screenplays that have made an impact in 2025.

Key Film Nominees

Among the films nominated for the prestigious awards are:

• Original Screenplay:
  • Sinners, Written by Ryan Coogler
  • Marty Supreme, Written by Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie
  • Black Bag, Written by David Koepp
  • Weapons, Written by Zach Cregger
  • If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Written by Mary Bronstein
• Adapted Screenplay:
  • Hamnet, Screenplay by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell
  • One Battle After Another, Screenplay by Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Frankenstein, Screenplay by Guillermo del Toro
  • Bugonia, Screenplay by Will Tracy
  • Train Dreams, Screenplay by Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar

Television Highlights

On the television side, Apple TV’s Pluribus earned the most nominations, securing four slots, including:

• Drama Series
• New Series
• Two commemorative episodic nominations.

Other notable competitors in the Drama Series category include:

• Andor
• The Pitt
• The White Lotus
• Severance

Comedy Series Nominations

The Comedy Series category features:

• Hacks
• Abbott Elementary
• The Chair Company
• The Rehearsal
• The Studio

Awards Ceremony Details

The 2026 WGA Awards will take place on March 8, with ceremonies held simultaneously in Los Angeles and New York City. The Los Angeles event will feature the honorary Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement, presented to Don Reo. Meanwhile, in New York, Terry George, Stephen Colbert, and Diana Son will receive various honors for their contributions to the guild.

The voting process for series and screenplay categories will begin on February 10 and continue until February 13.

Conclusion

The announcement of the 2026 WGA Awards nominees has set the stage for a competitive awards season. With strong contenders across different categories, film and television enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the upcoming ceremonies.