The show must—and will—go on. The Academy promised today, via The Hollywood Reporter, that they were still very much planning to put a bow on this unpredictable award season, despite rumors that the Oscars may be canceled altogether amidst the ongoing wildfire crisis in Los Angeles.

The Oscars are not canceled and there are no plans to move the March 2 event despite the devastation of the California wildfires, according to senior members of the Academy, who shut down a viral tabloid story about the show’s supposed cancelation from The Sun.

The Oscars are slated to take place in Los Angeles, but the city is reeling from the impact of ongoing wildfires. Find out if the big ceremony will go on despite the disaster.

We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang told Variety in a joint statement in January 2025.

With fires still active in the Los Angeles area, the film academy also extended the nominations voting period for its members through Friday. Originally, nominations were to be announced that

The 94th Academy Awards, or Oscars, could face cancellation for the first time in its 96-year history amid the devastating wildfires wreaking havoc across Los Angeles

The Oscars may be facing a historic cancellation. For the first time in 96 years, the glamorous event could be canceled due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The 97th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 2,

Oscars are at risk of being canceled for the first time in their 96-year history due to the devastating fires raging in Los Angeles. According to American media, Academy

The Grammys have announced they will proceed as planned, incorporating a fundraising component into their annual telecast to support relief efforts for the Los Angeles wildfires. Here’s how the awards season is addressing the ongoing crisis.