Shōgun Dominates Critics Choice Awards 2025, Wins Best Picture

The 2025 DGA Awards are taking place at The Beverly Hilton, showcasing nominees in various categories, with a strong focus on the Theatrical Film Award, where Jacques Audiard, Sean Baker, Edward Berger, Brady Corbet, and James Mangold are competing. Historically, the DGA has been a reliable predictor of Oscar success, with last year's winner Christopher Nolan going on to win the Academy Award for Oppenheimer. Meanwhile, the Critics Choice Awards celebrated its 30th edition, with Shōgun and Anora leading in nominations. The PGA Awards have also begun announcing winners, including accolades for the docuseries Shōgun: The Making of Shōgun and the Outstanding Sports Program for Simone Biles Rising. The upcoming PGA Awards will reveal the Darryl F. Zanuck Award, which has frequently aligned with the Oscar for Best Picture. The events highlight a competitive season for filmmakers as they vie for recognition across multiple prestigious platforms.