Fortress Hollywood: Inside the Oscars Security Machine

Held in the shadow of the Iran war, this year's Academy Awards will be the most protected event in Oscar history. From rooftop snipers to AI surveillance, authorities are building concentric “rings of security” around Hollywood’s biggest

✦ Editorial Summary

This year's Academy Awards will be the most heavily protected event in Oscar history, with authorities implementing a multi-layered security system. The security measures include rooftop snipers and AI surveillance, designed to safeguard attendees and the event itself. The heightened security is a response to global tensions, particularly the ongoing Iran war.

Hollywood Reporter·hollywoodreporter.com·Mar 14, 2026·1 min read· pts

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