"One Battle After Another" honored with top prize from the Directors Guild of America - Can One Battle After Another dominate the Oscars with 13 nominations?
The Oscars ceremony will air in the early hours of March 16 for Central European viewers. This year's race has been dominated by One Battle After Another, a divisive yet acclaimed film from director Paul Thomas Anderson. The movie has already secured key awards and now stands as a frontrunner with 13 Academy Award nominations.
One Battle After Another has sparked intense debate since its release. Its left-leaning critique of MAGA politics, racism, and societal fractures earned mixed reviews—some called it a sharp satire, while conservatives dismissed it as inflammatory. Despite the controversy, the film resonated with audiences and critics alike, sweeping four Golden Globes, including Best Comedy, Director, Screenplay, and Supporting Actress.
The film's momentum continued with the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards. Anderson took home Best Director, a prize often seen as a reliable indicator of Oscar success. The movie also won the DGA's top honour for Best Feature Film, further solidifying its position in the awards season.
With 13 Oscar nominations, One Battle After Another trails only Blood & Sinners, which leads with 16 nods. The ceremony will reveal whether Anderson's politically charged thriller can convert its critical and industry acclaim into Academy Awards.
The Oscars will determine whether One Battle After Another can turn its strong awards season into major wins. Anderson's film has already secured key honours, including the DGA's top directing prize. Viewers in Central Europe can watch the results unfold in the early hours of March 16.
