AFI Awards: Chalamet and DiCaprio Reunite

AFI Awards: Chalamet and DiCaprio Reunite

January 10, 2026 Marcus Rodriguez - Entertainment Editor Entertainment

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.

Spielberg, Laura Dern, and‌ George Clooney
Spielberg, Laura Dern,⁣ and‍ George Clooney. Stefanie keenan/Getty⁢ Images

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.

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