MoMA to Honor Steven Spielberg at 2026 Film Benefit
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) announced that its Film Benefit in 2026, supported by CHANEL, will honor the legendary director and producer Steven Spielberg. Scheduled for November 12, 2026, this event celebrates Spielberg, who is considered one of the most influential filmmakers in history. He has directed over 35 feature films and won three Academy Awards, with nine nominations for Best Director, taking home the Oscar for Schindler's List in 1993 and Saving Private Ryan in 1998. As a producer, he has an impressive 14 Best Picture nominations and a win for Schindler's List. His remarkable career spans 50 years, including films like Lincoln (2012) and The Fabelmans (2022). Recently, he directed the summer hit, Disclosure Day (2026), and he's an EGOT winner, having earned an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. The Film Benefit plays a vital role in fundraising for MoMA's Department of Film while honoring Spielberg's extraordinary contributions to cinema.
Key facts
- MoMA's 2026 Film Benefit will honor Steven Spielberg.
- The event is presented by CHANEL.
- The benefit takes place on November 12, 2026.
- Spielberg has directed more than 35 feature films.
- He has won three Academy Awards and holds a record nine Best Director nominations.
- He won Best Director for Schindler's List (1993) and Saving Private Ryan (1998).
- As a producer, he has 14 Best Picture nominations, including a win for Schindler's List.
- Spielberg achieved EGOT status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
Entities
Artists
- Steven Spielberg
Institutions
- Museum of Modern Art
- CHANEL