Key Takeaways
- The Producers Guild of America has announced its nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award, including "One Battle After Another," "Sinners," "Marty Supreme," and seven other films.
- The nominees for the top prize include a mix of awards season mainstays and unexpected choices, such as the horror hit "Weapons" and the Formula One racing movie "F1."
- Four of the nominated films, "F1," "Weapons," "One Battle After Another," and "Sinners," were released by Warner Bros.
- The nominees align closely with the selections made by the actors guild and directors guild earlier in the week.
- The winner of the Zanuck award has gone on to win the best picture Oscar 17 times in the past 22 years.
Introduction to the Producers Guild Awards
The Producers Guild of America has announced its nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award, the top prize at the 37th annual Producers Guild Awards. The award is considered a reliable bellwether for the best picture Oscar, with the winner going on to claim the Academy Award 17 times in the past 22 years. This year’s nominees include a mix of awards season mainstays, such as "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," and "Sentimental Value," as well as some unexpected choices, including the horror hit "Weapons" and the Formula One racing movie "F1."
Nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award
The nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award are a diverse group, with four of the films – "F1," "Weapons," "One Battle After Another," and "Sinners" – released by Warner Bros. Other nominees include "Bugonia," "Train Dreams," "Marty Supreme," and "One Battle After Another." Notably, two big-budget studio spectacles, "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and "Wicked: For Good," were not included among the nominees. The selection of "F1" and "Weapons" as nominees is particularly surprising, as they were not widely expected to receive recognition from the Producers Guild.
Alignment with Other Guilds
The nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award align closely with the selections made by the actors guild and directors guild earlier in the week. This alignment suggests that the Oscars may also recognize similar films, with the Producers Guild Awards often serving as a predictor of the Academy Awards. The full list of 10 nominees could very well predict the best picture batch when Oscar nominations are announced on January 22. The similarity in nominations between the different guilds is not surprising, as many of the same films have been recognized throughout the awards season.
Other Nominees and Categories
In addition to the nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award, the Producers Guild also recognized films and television shows in other categories. The nominees for animated feature include "KPop Demon Hunters," "Zootopia 2," "Elio," "The Bad Guys 2," and "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle." The guild also nominated television shows, including "Andor," "The Pitt," "South Park," "Adolescence," "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," and "Mr. Scorsese." These nominees demonstrate the breadth of the Producers Guild’s recognition, which extends beyond film to include television and other forms of media.
Conclusion and Upcoming Awards Ceremony
The 37th annual Producers Guild Awards will be held on February 28 in Los Angeles. The ceremony will bring together producers, directors, and other industry professionals to recognize excellence in film and television production. With the nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award announced, attention will now turn to the upcoming Oscars, where many of the same films are expected to be recognized. The Producers Guild Awards serve as an important precursor to the Academy Awards, and this year’s nominees provide a glimpse into which films may be recognized as the best of the year. As the awards season continues, it will be interesting to see how the nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award fare in the upcoming Oscars.