Oscars 2026: AI surveillance, snipers to secure Dolby Theatre
The 2026 Oscars will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, but this year it's all about next-level security.
With global tensions running high, more than 1,000 law enforcement officers (including SWAT teams and rooftop snipers) will be on site.
The FBI is also rolling out artificial intelligence surveillance to help keep things safe.
'We want everyone to feel safe and protected'
Hollywood Boulevard will be lined with metal barricades during the event, so expect some serious traffic slowdowns.
Executive producer Raj Kapoor summed it up: Raj Kapoor said the Oscars have support from the FBI and LAPD and that organizers want everyone — attendees and fans outside the barricades alike — to feel safe, protected and welcome.
The Oscars team is working closely with the FBI and Los Angeles Police Department to make sure everything goes smoothly despite the tense global climate.