In the running for Best Adapted Film Screenplay are James Mangold and Jay Cocks for A Complete Unknown, Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts for Dune: Part 2, Richard Linklater and Glen Powell for Hit Man, RaMel Ross and Joslyn Barnes for Nickel Boys and Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox for Wicked.

WGA Awards nominations have been announced with "Challengers," "Civil War," "Hit Man" and "Wicked" among the nominees.

The Writers Guild of America announced its feature-film nominations on Wednesday, furthering the awards-season momentum enjoyed by “ Anora ,” “ Wicked ” and “ A Complete Unknown .” The announcement was delayed a week because of continuing wildfires in Los Angeles.