Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer Kumail Nanjiani will host the 78th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. You recognize him from The Big Sick, Welcome to Chippendales, Silicon Valley, Eternals, and Only Murders in the Building. He recently returned to stand-up comedy with the release of 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."
The 78th Annual DGA Awards will honor outstanding directorial achievement in film, television, and documentary. You can follow a behind-the-scenes look at the DGA AWARDS show by following
@dgaawards on Instagram.