Francis Lawrence to Receive 2026 MPA Creator Award

The Motion Picture Association has announced that Francis Lawrence will be honored with the 2026 MPA Creator Award. The recognition highlights Lawrence's contributions to the film industry and his body of work as a director.

Lawrence is best known for directing five films in the "Hunger Games" franchise. His credits also include "The Long Walk," an adaptation of a Stephen King novel that was a hit when it opened last fall. Further works cited include "I Am Legend," "Constantine," "Water for Elephants," and the film "Slumberland."