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 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.

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 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,

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.

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.

Los Angeles is grappling with one of its most catastrophic wildfire, with flames consuming homes, displacing thousands, and claiming lives. The city’s turmoil has now cast a shadow over the Oscars, with reports suggesting the iconic ceremony could be canceled for the first time in its 96-year history.