PGA Awards 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Dominate
The 37th Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards were presented on Saturday night, recognizing excellence in producing motion pictures and television. The awards are widely considered a key indicator of success at the upcoming Academy Awards, with the Best Picture Oscar often aligning with the PGA’s top honor. This year, One Battle After Another and KPop Demon Hunters emerged as major winners, bolstering their prospects for Oscar glory.
‘One Battle After Another’ Takes Top Prize
One Battle After Another secured the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures. Historically, this award has proven to be a strong predictor of the Best Picture Oscar, having aligned with the winner 17 times in the last 22 years. The film has already garnered significant accolades, including Best Picture awards at the BAFTAs, Critics’ Choice Awards, Directors Guild of America Awards and Golden Globes. Nominees in the category included Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, Sinners, Train Dreams, and Weapons.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Wins for Animated Feature
KPop Demon Hunters was awarded the Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures award. The film competed against The Disappointing Guys 2, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle, Elio, and Zootopia 2. This win adds to a growing list of accolades for the animated musical, including wins at the Critics’ Choice Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, the Annie Awards, the ACE Eddie Awards, and the VES Society Award.
Other Notable Wins
Beyond the top two awards, several other productions were recognized:
- Norman Felton Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Drama: The Pitt
- Danny Thomas Award for Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television – Comedy: The Studio
- David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television: Adolescence
- Award for Outstanding Producer of Televised or Streamed Motion Pictures: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
- Award for Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television: Mr. Scorsese
- Award for Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment, Variety, Sketch, Standup & Talk Television: The Daily Reveal
- Award for Outstanding Producer of Game & Competition Television: The Traitors
- Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures: The Perfect Neighbor
Lifetime Achievement Awards
The PGA also honored several individuals with lifetime achievement awards:
- Milestone Award: Jason Blum
- David O. Zelznick Achievement Award: Amy Pascal
- Norman Lear Achievement Award: Mara Brock Akil
Looking Ahead to the Oscars
With the PGA Awards concluded, the focus now shifts to the Academy Awards on March 15th. One Battle After Another and KPop Demon Hunters are positioned as strong contenders, with Zootopia 2 potentially posing a challenge in the animated feature category. The PGA Awards have historically been a reliable indicator of Oscar success, suggesting a promising outlook for these award-winning productions.
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