Andrew Garfield and Owen Thiele have had a second run-in, but this time not on a flight, rather at a star-studded event. Over the weekend, the two actors posed for a photo together at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala.
In a new Instagram post on Monday, October 19, Thiele, 30, shared highlights from the Saturday, October 17 gala. "Had to take pics with my fans, it was a lot but I'm grateful!" Thiele captioned the post.
He also thanked Giorgio Armani and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The friendship between the 'Adult' star and Garfield is truly taking off after that unforgettable flight.
For the unversed, on September 9, Thiele and the former Spider-Man star were on the same flight from Los Angeles to New York City when it had to make an emergency landing in Albuquerque. Actor Nick Robinson, Love Island USA's Dylan Wrona, and singer Mark Ambor were also on the plane.
After the Delta Airlines flight landed in New Mexico, Thiele posted updates that went viral on social media. In a captioned selfie at the time, he noted that the 'Artificial' actor was on the flight.
"If the plane went down, it would've said 'Andrew Garfield and others.' Nick Robinson is here too," he wrote. Thiele's latest social media post featuring the Academy Museum Gala included a clip of Sabrina Carpenter greeting him on the red carpet.
The post also featured shots of him chatting with Taylor Swift and Joey King, and posing for a selfie with Emma Chamberlain and Hailey Bieber. The event served as a high-profile reunion for the pair.
Fans have been quick to react to the duo's continued public appearances together. The lighthearted nature of their interaction has kept the internet buzzing since their initial mid-air encounter.
The Academy Museum Gala remains one of the most anticipated nights in Hollywood, drawing A-list celebrities from across the globe. This year's event was no exception, with high fashion and star power on full display.
As for Garfield and Thiele, their unexpected bond has become a fan-favorite narrative in pop culture. It remains to be seen if their next meeting will be as dramatic as their first.