Weapons, Formula 1, and Controversy: Key Highlights

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has announced the nominees for the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards. This year’s selections set a significant tone for the upcoming Oscar race, particularly for the prestigious Best Picture category. The Darryl F. Zanuck Award, highlighting outstanding producers in theatrical films, is a strong predictor for Academy Award success. Historically, 17 of the last 22 winners of this award have won Best Picture at the Oscars.

Competitive Nominee Lineup

This year’s nominees represent a mix of artistic excellence and commercial success. Warner Bros. dominated the nominations, showcasing three films and co-distributing a fourth. Here are the standout nominees:

• Bugonia (Focus Features) – Producers: Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone, Lars Knudsen
• F1 (Apple Original Films/Warner Bros.) – Nominees to be determined
• Frankenstein (Netflix) – Producers: Guillermo Del Toro, J. Miles Dale, Scott Stuber
• Hamnet (Focus Features) – Producers: Liza Marshall, Pippa Harris, Sam Mendes, Steven Spielberg, Nicolas Gonda
• Marty Supreme (A24) – Nominees to be determined
• One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.) – Producers: Adam Somner, Sara Murphy, Paul Thomas Anderson
• Sentimental Value (Neon) – Producers: Maria Ekerhovd, Andrea Berentsen Ottmar
• Sinners (Warner Bros.) – Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian
• Train Dreams (Netflix) – Producers: Marissa McMahon, Teddy Schwarzman, William Janowitz, Ashley Schlaifer, Michael Heimler
• Weapons (Warner Bros.) – Producers: Zach Cregger, Miri Yoon

Noteworthy Omissions

Despite a strong showing, some high-profile entries were noticeably absent. These include:

• Wicked: For Good – Universal Pictures
• Avatar: Fire and Ash – James Cameron
• Blue Moon – Richard Linklater
• Song Sung Blue – Craig Brewer

Animation and Television Highlights

The PGA’s animation category features a blend of sequels and innovative original content, including:

• The Bad Guys 2
• Elio
• KPop Demon Hunters
• Zootopia 2
• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

On the television front, drama nominees for the Norman Felton Award highlight a robust field including:

• Andor
• The Diplomat
• The Pitt
• Pluribus
• Severance
• The White Lotus

Comedy nominations for the Danny Thomas Award include popular shows like “The Bear,” “Hacks,” and “Only Murders in the Building.” Limited series nominees reflect the format’s continued strength on streaming platforms.

Upcoming PGA Awards and Impact on Oscars

The PGA Awards will take place on February 28 at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. As Oscar nomination voting begins soon, the PGA Awards will serve as a crucial indicator in this competitive and unpredictable awards season.