Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Stars Gather at AFI Awards 2026
The AFI Awards 2026 took place in Beverly Hills on January 10, 2026.
This special event honored the best films and TV shows of the year, like Avatar: Fire and Ash and Death by Lightning.
Unlike other awards, there were no winners or losers—everyone was celebrated for their hard work.
Big stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, and Steven Spielberg were there, talking and enjoying the event.
The awards focused on teamwork and how storytelling is a group effort.
Carol Burnett gave a speech at the end, talking about the importance of film and TV in bringing people together.
The event was all about celebrating the magic of movies and TV shows and the people who make them.
AFI Awards 2026 honored outstanding films and TV shows of 2026 in Beverly Hills.
The event celebrated creative teams rather than individual winners, emphasizing collaboration.
Notable attendees included Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Steven Spielberg, and Carol Burnett.
Honored works included Avatar: Fire and Ash, Bugonia, Death by Lightning, and others.
The ceremony featured tributes and clips highlighting the cultural and artistic impact of the honored works.
- Who
- Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Steven Spielberg, Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro, Chase Infiniti, Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Plemons, Benicio del Toro, Edward James Olmos, Ted Sarandos, Carol Burnett, and other industry professionals
- What
- AFI Awards 2026 honoring outstanding films and television shows of 2026
- When
- January 10, 2026
- Where
- Beverly Hills
- Why
- To celebrate and recognize the collaborative efforts of creative teams in film and television
- Event
- AFI Awards 2026
- Date
- January 10, 2026
- Location
- Beverly Hills
- Honored Films
- Avatar: Fire and Ash, Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Jay Kelly, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sinners, Train Dreams, Wicked: For Good
- Honored TV Shows
- Adolescence, Andor, Death by Lightning, The Diplomat, The Lowdown, The Pitt, Severance, The Studio, Task
- Notable Attendees
- Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Steven Spielberg, Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro, Chase Infiniti, Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Plemons, Benicio del Toro, Edward James Olmos, Ted Sarandos, Carol Burnett
- Event Type
- Invitation-only luncheon
- Key Message
- Celebration of collaborative storytelling in film and television