‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Top Prize at 2026 PGA Awards

Los Angeles, CA – Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another took home the prestigious Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures at the 37th Annual Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards, held Saturday night at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. This win further solidifies the film’s position as a frontrunner in the upcoming Academy Awards Best Picture race, as the PGA Award has historically been a strong predictor of Oscar success, correctly forecasting the winner in 17 of the last 22 years.

Key Wins Across Categories

The ceremony celebrated excellence in film and television producing, with several other notable wins announced throughout the evening. Paul Thomas Anderson was praised by Director Paul Thomas Anderson, who used his acceptance speech to acknowledge Warner Bros.’ Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy for their support during the production and distribution of One Battle After Another, as well as Ryan Coogler and Zach Creggar.

• Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures: KPop Demon Hunters, Michelle L.M. Wong, p.g.a.
• Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Drama: The Pitt
• Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Comedy: The Studio
• Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television: Adolescence
• Outstanding Producer of Televised or Streamed Motion Pictures: John Candy: I Like Me
• Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television: Pee-wee as Himself
• Outstanding Producer of Sports Program: Formula 1: Drive to Survive
• Outstanding Producer of Children’s Program: Sesame Street
• Outstanding Producer of Short-Form Program: Adolescence: The Making of Adolescence
• PGA Innovation Award: The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
• Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures: My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay
• Outstanding Producer of Game & Competition Television: The Traitors

Lifetime Achievement Awards

The PGA Awards also honored industry veterans with lifetime achievement awards, recognizing their significant contributions to the world of producing. Honorees included Amy Pascal, Jason Blum and Mara Brock Akil.

Earlier Category Winners

Four winners were previously announced at the PGA’s nominee celebration on Thursday night:

• Children’s Program: Sesame Street
• Sports Program: Formula 1: Drive to Survive
• Innovation Award: The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
• Short-Form Program: Adolescence: The Making of Adolescence

The 2026 PGA Awards highlighted the best in producing across film and television, setting the stage for a competitive awards season.