Instagram/Christopher Nolan & Jon A TV DGA prepares for 2026 talks as WGA ratifies contract and SAG-AFTRA nears deal, with AI and streaming compensation at the forefront. May 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - The 2026 Hollywood labor contract cycle is entering its concluding phase as the Directors Guild of America prepares to initiate negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).