Workers and event staff were seen setting up the red carpet and installing barricades along Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, marking the final stages of preparations for Hollywood’s biggest night. Each year, the red carpet ceremony draws global attention as celebrities arrive in designer outfits while photographers and fans gather for a glimpse of the stars.
However, this year’s event comes amid heightened security concerns following warnings issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to California law-enforcement agencies about the possibility of a retaliatory drone attack targeting parts of the US West Coast. The advisory is linked to escalating international tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Authorities have clarified that there is no confirmed threat, but precautionary measures are being taken.
Security arrangements for the ceremony have been significantly strengthened, with coordination between the FBI, the Los Angeles Police Department, and event organizers. Additional officers, surveillance systems, and security personnel will be deployed around the venue to ensure the safety of guests, staff, and spectators.
Executive producer Raj Kapoor assured the media that guest safety remains the top priority. Speaking at a press conference, Kapoor said the event has one of the best security teams in the industry and that organizers closely monitor global developments each year. He emphasized that the goal is to ensure everyone attending or watching the ceremony feels safe and welcome.
Authorities and organizers say the ceremony will proceed as planned, with elaborate preparations continuing in Hollywood as the countdown to cinema’s most prestigious awards night begins.