MoMA and Chanel Honor Spielberg at Star-Studded Film Benefit
Tom Cruise gave the opening remarks as a surprise guest, and Bruce Springsteen joked that Jaws ruined naked night swimming on the Jersey Shore.
The Museum of Modern Art and Chanel held their 18th Annual Film Benefit on November 12, 2026, honoring Steven Spielberg's career. Tom Cruise gave the opening remarks as a surprise appearance, according to Variety.
Bruce Springsteen, a friend of Spielberg's of about 30 years, spoke at the event and joked that Jaws ruined naked night swimming on the Jersey Shore. Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Cate Blanchett, Drew Barrymore, Steve Martin and Stephen Colbert attended, along with Emily Blunt, who appears in Disclosure Day.
A scene from Disclosure Day was shown at the benefit. The film, Spielberg's return to alien-life themes, grossed $248 million worldwide this summer.
Spielberg said he has many projects in development and is deciding what to make next.
The benefit raised the most money in the event's history. Chanel has backed the annual benefit since 2011 and has served as MoMA's lead film sponsor since 2021.
Spielberg released Jaws in 1975; the film is widely considered the first summer blockbuster. Cruise previously starred in Spielberg's Minority Report (2002) and War of the Worlds (2005).
Quick answers
Who was honored at the 2026 MoMA Film Benefit?
Steven Spielberg was honored at the 18th Annual Film Benefit held by the Museum of Modern Art and Chanel on November 12, 2026.
Who attended the MoMA and Chanel Film Benefit?
Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese, Cate Blanchett, Drew Barrymore, Steve Martin, Stephen Colbert and Bruce Springsteen were among those at the event.