Set Ups for the 98th Oscars on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Set Ups for the 98th Oscars on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Behind the Scenes of the 98th Oscars Set-Up at the Dolby Theatre

Crews prepare the red carpet, lighting, and staging for the 98th Academy Awards outside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Robert Gladden / The Academy ©A.M.P.A.S. | Set Ups for the 98th Oscars on Thursday, March 12, 2026

Preparations for the 98th Academy Awards are underway at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as crews assemble lighting rigs, staging, and production elements ahead of the ceremony.

These behind-the-scenes photos capture the setup for the 98th Oscars, offering a look at the work that goes into preparing the red carpet and event space before Hollywood’s biggest night in film.

From lighting installations to the staging of the iconic Oscar statues, the preparations transform the Dolby Theatre and surrounding areas into the global stage for the Academy Awards ceremony.

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