The Oscars may only last one night, but the transformation of Hollywood begins long before the first award is handed out. In the days leading up to the ceremony, crews work around the clock to prepare one of the most recognizable red carpet events in the world.
Right now in Los Angeles, that preparation is already underway. The area surrounding the Dolby Theatre is slowly being transformed as workers build the stage for Sunday night’s ceremony, and people nearby are getting an early glimpse of the massive setup process.
A Look at the Oscars Setup Taking Shape
In a TikTok video, the team at @nssmagazine shared footage from outside the Dolby Theatre showing the early stages of the Oscars setup in Hollywood.
The clip captures crews working around the venue as structures, barriers, and equipment begin to appear around the theatre entrance. While the area still looks more like a construction site than a glamorous event space, the scale of the preparations is already clear.
Within a few days, this same location will be transformed into the famous red carpet area where nominees, actors, and filmmakers arrive before the ceremony.
@nssmagazine We’re here in Los Angeles, and look what’s happening at the Dolby Theatre 👀 The Oscars will be held this Sunday. What are your predictions? #oscars #2026oscars #losangeles
Turning Hollywood Boulevard Into a Global Stage
Preparing for the Academy Awards requires far more than simply rolling out a red carpet.
Large sections of Hollywood Boulevard are typically closed days in advance so crews can install staging, lighting rigs, security checkpoints, and media platforms for hundreds of reporters and photographers covering the event.
Broadcast equipment also has to be positioned carefully to capture every moment of celebrity arrivals, interviews, and red carpet fashion.
By the time viewers watch the show on television, what looks effortless on screen is actually the result of days of planning and construction behind the scenes.
The Build-Up to One of Hollywood’s Biggest Nights
For movie fans, even small glimpses of the preparation process can build excitement for the ceremony itself.
Seeing the early setup reminds viewers that the Oscars are approaching quickly, especially during a year when several major categories remain difficult to predict. As workers continue preparing the venue, speculation about potential winners continues across social media.
For the crews building the event space, though, the focus is simply making sure everything is ready in time.
Fans Are Already Sharing Their Predictions
Under the video, viewers quickly began sharing their own predictions for this year’s Academy Awards.
Some commenters focused on which films might win Best Picture, while others discussed potential winners in the acting categories. The short clip showing the setup outside the theatre sparked plenty of conversation about which stars might walk the red carpet on Sunday night.
For now, the Dolby Theatre still looks like a busy work zone.
But by the time the ceremony begins, it will be transformed into the center of Hollywood’s biggest celebration of the year.
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