Directors Guild Reaches Tentative Four-Year Deal With Studios, Pending Board and Member Approval

Hollywood directors reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services on June 10, 2026. The deal was struck between the Directors Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers four weeks after talks began. The talks marked the first contract negotiations under new DGA President Christopher Nolan, who assumed the role in September.

The directors’ previous contract had been scheduled to expire June 30. The collective bargaining agreement must still be approved by the guild’s national board before any details on the terms are released, the DGA said in a statement. After national board approval, the agreement must be ratified by the guild membership.

Tentative agreements generally win approval at both stages, according to The Associated Press. Along with similar four-year deals ratified in recent weeks by unions representing writers and actors, the DGA agreement adds to the likelihood of long-term labor peace.