Leonardo DiCaprio's Surprising Decision to Skip 2026 Awards Ceremony

Leonardo DiCaprio will not attend the 2026 Actor Awards as he is filming a movie in Europe. He is working with Jennifer Lawrence on Martin Scorsese's "What Happens at Night."

Filming Commitments

The psychological horror film is adapted from Peter Cameron’s novel, featuring DiCaprio and Lawrence as a married American couple attempting to adopt a baby in a small European town. This project prevents DiCaprio from attending the March 1 awards ceremony where he is nominated for an award.

Awards Season Success

Despite missing this event, DiCaprio has already secured a win this season. In January, he received the Best Actor award at the National Board of Review Awards Gala. During his acceptance, he spoke about the influence of his father on his passion for cinema.

Past Collaborations

DiCaprio recently supported director Paul Thomas Anderson at the British Academy Film Awards, where their film was named Best Film. Reflecting on his collaboration with Anderson, DiCaprio described himself as a long-time fan of Anderson’s work, mentioning "Boogie Nights" as particularly influential.