Academy Museum Gala Honors Theron, Domingo and Carpenter
Taylor Swift is set to perform at the sixth annual benefit for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, presented by Rolex.
The sixth annual Academy Museum Gala opened its red carpet on October 18, 2026, with Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter among this year's honorees, according to Variety.
Theron receives the Icon Award, Domingo is honored with the Vantage Award and Carpenter takes the Luminary Award. Taylor Swift is set to perform at the event.
The gala benefits the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and is presented by Rolex. Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw serve as co-chairs.
Inde Navarrette was among the guests on the red carpet.
Quick answers
Who is being honored at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala?
Charlize Theron receives the Icon Award, Colman Domingo the Vantage Award and John Carpenter the Luminary Award.
Who is performing at the Academy Museum Gala?
Taylor Swift is set to perform at this year's gala.
Who co-chairs the Academy Museum Gala?
Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw are co-chairs, and Rolex presents the event.