Overview

• The honor will be presented at the 62nd CAS Awards on March 7, 2026, with the venue to be announced.
• CAS President Peter Kurland said the award recognizes directors who deeply understand the role of sound, calling del Toro an exemplar.
• Del Toro responded that memorable storytelling demands exacting standards in image and sound, calling the recognition an honor from valued peers.
• The 2026 CAS Awards nominations in seven categories are scheduled to be announced on January 20, 2026.
• Del Toro’s Frankenstein premiered at Venice to a reported 15‑minute ovation, while published reports conflict on its release date and distributor confirmation is pending.