Previous winners Kathryn Bigelow and Chloé Zhao are back in the spotlight this season, while more than a dozen others have awards hopes.
How female filmmakers could make history in the 2026 Best Director Oscar race
Gold Derby09/22
71
Gold Derby09/22
Rotten Tomatoes
Vogue Culture US
Tom's Guide
Pajiba
VARIETY
Den of Geek
Los Angeles Times
TIMELooks like you've reached the bottom