2026 Writers Guild Awards: Explore the Full List of Nominees
The nominations for the 2026 Writers Guild Awards have been announced, featuring a range of notable works across categories. The original screenplay nominations include titles such as “Black Bag,” “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” and “Sinners.” In the adapted screenplay category, nominees are “Bugonia,” “Frankenstein,” and “Train Dreams.”
Key Nominations for Screenplays
In the original screenplay category, the following films have been recognized:
- Black Bag: Written by David Koepp; Focus Features
- If I Had Legs I’d Kick You: Written by Mary Bronstein; A24
- Marty Supreme: Written by Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie; A24
- Sinners: Written by Ryan Coogler; Warner Bros. Pictures
- Weapons: Written by Zach Cregger; Warner Bros. Pictures
For adaptations, the nominees are:
- Bugonia: Screenplay by Will Tracy, based on the film “Save the Green Planet”; Focus Features
- Frankenstein: Screenplay by Guillermo del Toro, based on Mary Shelley’s novel; Netflix
- Hamnet: Screenplay by Chloe Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell; Focus Features
- One Battle After Another: Screenplay by Paul Thomas Anderson; Warner Bros. Pictures
- Train Dreams: Screenplay by Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar; Netflix
Television Nominees
In the television categories, “Pluribus” stands out with four nominations. Following closely are “The Pitt” and “The Studio,” both garnering three nominations. Winners will be announced on March 8 during simultaneous ceremonies in New York and Los Angeles.
Awards Ceremony Details
The Los Angeles ceremony will feature Atsuko Okatsuka as the host. It will be livestreamed on the Writers Guild Awards West’s YouTube channel. This year, the guild will also present special honors to noted figures:
- Don Reo will receive the Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for Television Writing Achievement.
- Stephen Colbert will be honored with the Walter Bernstein Award, despite his show not securing a nomination in the comedy or variety categories.
None of the nominees in the documentary screenplay category are in contention for the best documentary feature at the Oscars. This year’s nominees encompass a diverse range of storytelling, showcasing the breadth of talent in the industry.
Complete List of 2026 Writers Guild Awards Nominees
For those interested in an exhaustive list of nominees across all categories, stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for updates. The awards celebrate the best writing in film and television, recognizing the hard work of writers in the entertainment industry.
