Many glitzy events in Los Angeles have been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires that have seen 150,000 citizens forced to evacuate

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.

Stephen King is one of many individuals arguing the 2025 Oscars ceremony should be canceled in light of recent real-world events.

January, and there aren't even nominations for the Oscars. The date for the official announcement of candidates for the most prestigious film awards is being continually postponed. However, there are reports that the gala might not occur at all.