AFI Awards: Chalamet and DiCaprio Reunite
A relaxed Start to Awards Season: AFI Luncheon Kicks Off Busy Weekend
The American Film Institute awards luncheon began Friday, marking the start of a busy awards weekend that culminates with Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards. Unlike other ceremonies, the AFI luncheon celebrates success without competition. All attendees represent projects already recognized as among the best of 2025, and the event focuses on camaraderie rather than competition.
The atmosphere was notably relaxed. ”This is so nice.It’s my favourite. It’s so chill,” one film producer remarked to another guest.

This year’s film honorees included Avatar: Fire And Ash, Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Jay Kelly, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sinners, Train Dreams, and Wicked: For Good. The television honorees were Adolescence,andor,Death By Lightning,The Diplomat,The Lowdown,The Pitt,Pluribus.
