The unprecedented NHC-catalyzed [4 + 2] annulation of alpha-bromoenals with dioxopyrrolidines is described. This protocol features broad substrate scope and allows rapid assembly of alpha-alkylidene-delta-lactones in good to high yields with excellent enantioselectivities. Notably, this process includes aregioselective activation of azolium dienolate intermediates, which has not yet been reported.