Los Angeles, CA – The Directors Guild of America today announced that actor, comedian, writer, and producer Kumail Nanjiani will host the 78th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday, February 7, 2026, to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Nanjiani is an Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy-nominated writer and acclaimed actor and comedian. He is best known for his work in film and television including The Big Sick, Welcome to Chippendales, Silicon Valley, Eternals, and Only Murders in the Building. He recently returned to stand-up comedy, releasing 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,” Kumail Nanjiani said. “A Director’s dedication, leadership, and creativity are what bring the most powerful stories – the ones that truly need to be told – to life.”
Beth McCarthy-Miller will return as Chair of the Awards ceremony for the fifth consecutive year.
“I am proud to continue serving as DGA Awards Chair and to help celebrate the extraordinary projects of this year’s nominees,” Beth McCarthy-Miller said. “I look forward to a memorable night honoring the craft of directing and to welcoming Kumail Nanjiani to the DGA Awards stage.”
The 78th Annual DGA Awards will honor outstanding directorial achievement in film, television and documentary on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
A full list of the nominees can be found here. For a behind-the-scenes look at the DGA Awards show follow @dgaawards on Instagram.
