The 40th annual American Cinematheque Awards Gala will not take place in 2026. The organization confirmed that the event, set for November 2 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, has been cancelled after honoree Ryan Gosling became unavailable due to scheduling conflicts. The gala will be rescheduled for 2027, with a new honoree to be named.
Gosling was announced as the 40th recipient in June, coming off the success of Project Hail Mary. Released in March 2026, the Amazon MGM film grossed $684.6 million globally, making it the year's third highest-grossing film. Board Chair Rick Nicita had praised Gosling at the time as an artist of extraordinary range, depth, and fearless creative commitment.
The American Cinematheque Award is one of Hollywood's more intimate industry honors, given annually to a figure in contemporary film. Past recipients include Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Tom Cruise, and Angelina Jolie. Most recently, Michael B. Jordan received the 39th award in 2025, followed by his Best Actor Oscar for Sinners earlier this year. Jessica Chastain was the 2024 recipient.
The organization operates three venues in Los Angeles: the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, the Los Feliz 3 Theatre, and the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The annual gala serves as its primary fundraiser. Gosling's upcoming projects include Star Wars: Starfighter (May 2027) and a Ghost Rider film for Marvel directed by Shawn Levy, set for 2028.
