Leonardo DiCaprio was honored at the annual National Board of Review gala in New York on Tuesday night, January 14, 2026. The event, held at Cipriani 42nd Street, also recognized other stars such as Benicio Del Toro and Rose Byrne. Chase Infiniti, who stars alongside DiCaprio in the action thriller "One Battle After Another," received the National Board of Review's breakthrough performance prize.
While the event celebrated cinematic achievements, some attendees used the platform to address pressing social issues, with winners drawing attention to protests in Minneapolis and the violent crackdown in Iran. Infiniti expressed her excitement for the awards season and shared her enthusiasm for the popular HBO Max series "Heated Rivalry."