Overview
- The festival said unexpected travel disruptions and restricted airspace prevented Leonardo DiCaprio from attending the ceremony.
- Palm Springs International Airport reported an FAA air-traffic control issue that placed departing flights under a ground stop across Southern California.
- The airport later said the ground stop was lifted and that departures and arrivals would resume slowly with delays expected.
- The travel disruption was reported in the context of President Donald Trump announcing that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife were in U.S. custody after an overnight military operation.
- One Battle After Another gained further momentum as the National Society of Film Critics named it best picture, with additional awards reported for acting and directing.