Leonardo DiCaprio is nominated. The red carpet is ready. The cameras are rolling — just not for him. DiCaprio won’t be attending the 32nd annual Actor Awards (formerly known as the SAG Awards) on Sunday night due to a scheduling conflict — he’s currently filming Martin Scorsese’s What Happens at Night in Europe alongside Jennifer Lawrence. Paramount
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What’s Keeping Leo Away?
DiCaprio is on set in Europe playing a married American man who travels to a small European town with his wife to adopt a baby — a psychological horror film adapted from a novel by Peter Cameron.
This marks the seventh time DiCaprio and Scorsese have worked together, and the first on-screen collaboration between Lawrence and Scorsese as director. Wikipedia It’s a massive project — and clearly more important than flying back to L.A. for a ceremony.
If you’re a fan of the DiCaprio–Scorsese partnership, check out our deep dive on Hollywood’s greatest director-actor duos at TechnoSports — it’s a great read.
The Awards Season Snapshot
DiCaprio is nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role and Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture — both for his role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | 32nd Actor Awards (formerly SAG Awards) |
| Date | March 1, 2026 |
| Venue | Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles |
| Host | Kristen Bell |
| DiCaprio’s Film | One Battle After Another |
| Nominations | Best Lead Actor + Best Cast |
| Competing Against | Chalamet, Hawke, M.B. Jordan, Plemons |
| Reason for Absence | Filming What Happens at Night in Europe |
| Streaming | Live on Netflix, 8–10 PM ET |
Has Leo Already Won This Season?
Absolutely. DiCaprio has already taken home the Best Actor trophy at the 2026 National Board of Review Awards Gala, and One Battle After Another was crowned Best Film at the BAFTA Film Awards, Best Motion Picture at the Golden Globes, and Best Movie at the Critics Choice Awards.
The film earned six wins at the BAFTAs alone — including Best Film, Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn. PBS
With 13 Oscar nominations on the table — including Best Picture and Best Actor — DiCaprio’s eyes are firmly on March 15.
Want to track the full Oscars race? TechnoSports has the latest updates and predictions — don’t miss it.
For a full background on the Actor Awards and its history as the SAG Awards, check out the official Wikipedia page on the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
FAQs
Q: Why is Leonardo DiCaprio skipping the 2026 Actor Awards?
DiCaprio is currently filming Martin Scorsese’s What Happens at Night in Europe with Jennifer Lawrence, making it impossible to attend the March 1 ceremony in Los Angeles.
Q: What is DiCaprio nominated for at the 2026 Actor Awards?
He’s up for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role and Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture — both for One Battle After Another.
