The Academy Awards may only last a few hours, but the preparation for Hollywood’s biggest night begins days in advance. Streets close, production crews move in, and the area around the Dolby Theatre slowly transforms into the stage for one of the most watched events in entertainment.
As Oscar weekend approaches, people walking through Hollywood are starting to notice those preparations taking shape.
One TikTok video showing the early setup around the Dolby Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame is now circulating online, giving viewers a glimpse of what the venue looks like before the red carpet arrives.
A Viral Look at the Oscars Setup in Hollywood
In a TikTok clip, creator @Elevate SoCal shared footage of the preparations happening around the Dolby Theatre ahead of the 98th Academy Awards.
The video shows parts of Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame as crews begin setting up for the ceremony scheduled for Sunday, March 15. While the area still looks like an active work zone, the early stages of the red carpet setup and event infrastructure are already visible.
With barriers, equipment, and staging starting to appear, the location is slowly transforming into the space where celebrities, filmmakers, and nominees will arrive for the ceremony.
@elevatesocal Lights. Camera. Action! Under the Hollywood Sign and across the storied Walk of Fame, Oscars prep is underway for the 98th Academy Awards to be televised LIVE on Sunday, March 15, 2026. #redcarpet #oscars #hollywood #walkoffame #elevatesocal @The Oscars
Hollywood Begins Transforming for Oscar Weekend
Preparing for the Academy Awards requires an enormous amount of coordination.
In the days leading up to the event, sections of Hollywood Boulevard are typically closed to traffic so workers can build media platforms, install lighting rigs, and create secure areas for reporters and photographers covering the event.
Broadcast equipment must also be carefully positioned so cameras can capture every red carpet arrival and interview.
By the time viewers watch the ceremony on television, the entire area around the Dolby Theatre has been converted into a massive live event space.
The Build-Up Before the Ceremony
As preparations continue, excitement about the upcoming Oscars is building online.
Each year the ceremony celebrates the films, performances, and creative work that defined the past year in cinema. From actors and directors to writers and producers, the event brings together some of the most recognizable names in the film industry.
The days before the ceremony often generate as much anticipation as the show itself, especially as predictions about winners continue to circulate.
Fans Are Already Talking About Oscar Weekend
Under the video, viewers responded with excitement about seeing the preparations underway in Hollywood.
Some commenters said they enjoy getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the setup process, while others mentioned how seeing the preparations makes the Oscars feel closer.
For now, the Dolby Theatre and the surrounding streets are still in preparation mode.
But by Sunday night, the same area will become the center of one of the biggest celebrations in the film industry.
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