The Academy Awards are known for glamorous arrivals, flashing cameras, and some of the most talked-about fashion moments of the year. But days before the ceremony begins, the famous red carpet area starts as something very different.
Instead of celebrities and photographers, the space is filled with construction crews, equipment, and workers preparing one of Hollywood’s biggest annual events.
A short behind-the-scenes video from Los Angeles is now giving fans an early glimpse of that transformation, and viewers are already reacting to the preview.
A Quick Look at the Red Carpet Setup
In a TikTok clip, creator @emasasic shared a brief look at the Oscars red carpet area as workers prepare the venue ahead of Sunday’s ceremony.
The video shows parts of the space around the Dolby Theatre beginning to take shape while crews move equipment and build structures around the entrance. The scene still looks more like a work site than a glamorous event location, but it’s clear the preparations are well underway.
Within a few days, this same area will be transformed into the famous red carpet walkway where nominees, actors, directors, and filmmakers arrive before the awards begin.
@emasasic A little sneak peek at the Oscars red carpet and all the set up happening before the big show on Sunday! #oscars #oscars2026 #academyawards #hollywood #redcarpet
How Hollywood Prepares for the Oscars
What many viewers don’t realize is how much planning and work goes into creating the Oscars red carpet.
Large sections of Hollywood Boulevard are usually closed off several days before the ceremony so crews can build stages, install lighting rigs, and prepare designated areas for reporters and photographers. Security checkpoints and broadcast equipment must also be set up to manage one of the most heavily covered entertainment events of the year.
The result is a massive production space that allows media outlets from around the world to capture every moment of celebrity arrivals.
By the time the ceremony begins, the transformation from construction zone to glamorous red carpet looks effortless on television.
The Build-Up Before Oscar Night
For movie fans, even a small preview like this can build anticipation for the ceremony.
Seeing the early setup reminds viewers that the Oscars are approaching quickly and that Hollywood is preparing for one of its most watched events. As crews continue working outside the theatre, speculation about winners and nominees is also heating up online.
Every year the red carpet becomes almost as talked about as the awards themselves.
Fans Are Already Reacting Online
In the comments on the video, viewers quickly began sharing their excitement for the upcoming ceremony.
Some fans focused on the red carpet itself, wondering which celebrities will deliver the most memorable fashion moments. Others used the opportunity to talk about their predictions for the night’s biggest categories.
Even though the venue still looks like a busy construction site for now, that early glimpse has already reminded viewers that Hollywood’s biggest night is just around the corner.
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