--- title: "\"I'm a bit of a nomad right now\": Nicolas Cage explains why he is living in hotels after Malibu sinkhole" description: "At Comic Con in Los Angeles, Nicolas Cage admitted that he has been living in hotels since a massive sinkhole formed near his Malibu estate in September 2026. The actor adjusted his Halloween plans and will take his daughter to a celebration in Santa Monica." date: 2026-11-03T09:42:42.388Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/nicolas-cage-living-in-hotels-malibu-sinkhole tags: [nicolas-cage, malibu, sinkhole, hollywood, celebrity-news, halloween] author: "Inna Kinsheva" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "I'm a bit of a nomad right now": Nicolas Cage explains why he is living in hotels after Malibu sinkhole ![Actor Nicolas Cage in an elegant suit at a press event](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/03/nikolas-keydzhh-zhyot-v-otelah-posle-provalla-v-malibu/nikolas-keydzhh-zhyot-v-otelah-posle-provalla-v-malibu-1.webp) ## Key Points - Nicolas Cage stated at Comic Con on October 31, 2026, that he is temporarily living in hotels due to issues with his Malibu home - On September 8, 2026, a massive sinkhole formed on the driveway near the actor's estate - Cage will spend Halloween with his four-year-old daughter August at a celebration in Santa Monica - The estate was purchased in 2024 for $10.5 million; the actor has obtained permits for emergency work Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage has publicly admitted that he is currently forced to live in hotels after his Malibu coastal estate was threatened by a massive sinkhole. He made the statement on October 31, 2026, at Comic Con in Los Angeles, where journalists asked him about his Halloween plans during a fan interaction. "I'm a bit of a nomad right now. Something happened to my house in Malibu, so I'm just living in hotels, and tonight I won't have the regular trick-or-treaters coming by," the actor said, citing a report by People magazine. ### Halloween under new conditions Cage noted that he would have preferred to spend the holiday in a familiar home environment, but this time he had to adjust his plans. Instead of traditional trick-or-treating at his own home, the actor intends to take his four-year-old daughter, August, to Santa Monica, where a citywide Halloween celebration is taking place. After his daughter falls asleep, Cage plans to watch Stanley Kubrick's horror film The Shining. The actor joked that he considers the film "brilliantly made," despite the fact that Kubrick was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director for the movie. ### How the chasm formed Trouble with Cage's property began on September 8, 2026. On the Malibu coast, near his estate, a massive sinkhole opened up in place of the driveway, partially swallowing the path to the house. According to data provided by Wave RBC.UA citing People, the collapse occurred amid heavy rains, high tides, and coastal erosion. According to preliminary data obtained by Page Six, the collapse is also linked to the work of a gas company whose employees were repairing a gas pipeline at the site during that period. ### Scale of destruction and authorities' reaction The dimensions of the sinkhole vary according to different sources: Wave RBC.UA reports a depth of about 7.6 meters and a width of around 18 meters, while Page Six estimates the sinkhole at approximately 9 by 9 meters. Due to the destruction of the road, traveling through the area has become dangerous. According to Wave RBC.UA, local authorities declared 31 homes on the street hazardous and evacuated some residents. Meanwhile, Page Six reports that despite significant damage, no organized evacuation took place and no one was injured. ### Estate status and emergency work The estate in question was purchased by Cage in 2024 for $10.5 million. Currently, reports indicate that the actor is attempting to save the property: he has already obtained permits to carry out emergency work on the site. Details on the timeline and scope of restoration measures had not been disclosed at the time of publication. ## Accounts differ ### Sinkhole dimensions and resident evacuation question - **Wave RBC.UA (citing People):** The depth of the sinkhole reached approximately 7.6 meters, with a width of about 18 meters; local authorities declared 31 homes on the street hazardous and evacuated some residents ([wave.rbc.ua](https://wave.rbc.ua/ukr/stars/nikolas-keydzh-zhive-gotelyah-cherez-ruynuvannya-1793697710.html)) - **Page Six (citing gazeta.press):** A pit measuring about 9 by 9 meters formed in place of the driveway; despite significant damage, no evacuation took place and no one was injured ([gazeta.press](https://www.gazeta.press/style/news/2026/11/03/29662285.shtml)) *Where they agree:* On September 8, 2026, a massive sinkhole formed on the driveway near Nicolas Cage's Malibu estate; the actor is temporarily staying in hotels ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Николас Кейдж живет в отелях из-за разрушения дома в Малибу: "я немного бездомен"](https://wave.rbc.ua/ukr/stars/nikolas-keydzh-zhive-gotelyah-cherez-ruynuvannya-1793697710.html) - Primary source. Confirms Cage's statement about living in hotels, sinkhole date (September 8, 2026), sinkhole dimensions (7.6m depth, 18m width), evacuation of some residents, and 31 homes declared hazardous. Dimensions and evacuation data do not match source 2. - [Николас Кейдж признался, что стал бездомным](https://www.gazeta.press/style/news/2026/11/03/29662285.shtml) - Confirms Cage's statement at Comic Con on October 31, Halloween plans with daughter August, and sinkhole date (September 8). Indicates sinkhole dimensions of 9x9m and reports that no evacuation took place and no one was injured. Dimensions and evacuation data differ from source 1. ## FAQ ### Why is Nicolas Cage living in hotels? Cage explained that a massive sinkhole formed near his Malibu estate on September 8, 2026, partially swallowing the driveway. As a result, the actor is temporarily unable to stay at home and is living in hotels. ### When and how did the chasm form near Cage's house? The sinkhole formed on September 8, 2026, on the driveway leading to the estate. According to sources, the cause was coastal erosion and, preliminarily, gas company work to restore a pipeline. ### What does Cage plan to do for Halloween? The actor intends to take his four-year-old daughter August to a traditional Halloween celebration in Santa Monica, and after she falls asleep, watch Stanley Kubrick's film The Shining. ### How much did Cage's Malibu estate cost and what is its current status? The estate was purchased in 2024 for $10.5 million. Reports indicate the actor has obtained permits to carry out emergency work and is trying to save the property.