Not for the first time this decade, the Oscars are facing the question of: Should the show go on? And if it does, what do they mean now?

Oscar Awards, the Hollywood’s biggest night, is reportedly on the verge of cancellation for the first time in its 96-year history due to devastating wildfire.For the 97th event, the

January, and the Oscar nominations have yet to be announced. The date for the official presentation of candidates for the most important film awards is continually being postponed. However, there are now reports that the gala might not take place at all.

There is no official word if the 97th annual Academy Awards will be canceled. As of Jan. 14, 2025, the show is slated to air on its original date. Though the Oscars ceremony is set to go on as planned, the annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon—scheduled for Feb. 10—was canceled.

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.

Oscar nominations, other awards season events and several LA-based shows have been affected by the California fires.