Priyanka Chopra is renowned for her bold Met Gala looks, but reports say she will skip the 2026 edition due to shooting Varanasi in Antarctica. Fans may be disappointed, yet she’s focused on SS Rajamouli’s big‑budget Telugu film, expected to be one of India’s costliest productions to date.

Priyanka Chopra is renowned for her bold outfits at the Met Gala, the prestigious fashion event held on the first Monday in May. Fans always look forward to seeing her there. But reports say she will skip this year’s event because of work. She has worn many amazing, unique looks at past Galas that people love. This time, fans might feel let down, she’s busy shooting a new movie in Antarctica and can’t attend fashion’s biggest night.

Priyanka Chopra missing Met Gala 2026

Rumors about her showing up had been flying for days, but new updates confirm Priyanka will miss this year’s Met Gala. Set for May 4 at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the event marks fashion’s top night. Her jam-packed schedule has different ideas, blocking her from the big showcase. According to British Vogue, PeeCee will be tied up shooting her next film, Varanasi, amid the dramatic South Pole scenery. Even with all the hype for the first Monday in May, she’s reportedly stuck on location in Antarctica for work.Priyanka discussed the wide-open vibe of this year’s Met Gala theme, Fashion is Art. She noted, “I mean… What? You can do anything with that! And, honestly, being a spectator can be just as fun.” This honest comment about loving the event from the sidelines this year adds more fuel to rumors that she might skip it entirely.

Priyanka Chopra In ‘Varanasi’

SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ is the much-awaited Telugu project after the massive hit RRR. Boasting a whopping $150 million budget, it’s hailed as India’s priciest film ever. The first glimpse of Priyanka Chopra from the movie dropped in November, sparking wild excitement online and almost crashing the internet with all the buzz.