Los Angeles Fires: Full List of Canceled Events, from Critics Choice Awards to AFI Awards Luncheon

Productions for shows like "Hacks" were also paused, as were the premieres for "The Pitt" and "Better Man."

Updated on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 12:18 p.m. ET.

Hollywood is hunkered down as deadly wildfires rage all around Los Angeles County. Tens of thousands have evacuated from their homes, primarily from the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in northern Los Angeles along the coast, and some deaths have even been reported. Other major blazes in the San Fernando Valley and near Pasadena have also been ongoing and required evacuations.

With life and property of course taking precedent over production and premieres, below are some of the more high-profile Hollywood events scrapped or postponed due to the fires, with the latest being the AFI Awards luncheon.

We’ll update this list should more events be postponed.

LA Film Critics Banquet

The Los Angeles Film Critics delayed its awards season banquet that was originally scheduled for January 11. No rescheduled date was announced.

“Stay tuned for updates. And until then, wishing safety and strength for our community,” the group tweeted.

ASC Awards Nominations

The announcement of the nominees for the 2025 American Society of Cinematographers Awards has been postponed from Thursday to Monday, January 13.

WGA Awards Nominations

The WGA Awards were meant to announce its nominations for 2025 on Thursday, but that announcement will now be delayed until Monday, January 13.

Oscars Voting Period and Nominations

Academy CEO wrote a note to members (obtained by IndieWire) informing that the voting period for the Oscar nominations has been extended by two days, meaning that the announcement of the nominations themselves has been delayed to Sunday, January 19. Several screenings and in-person bake-offs for the various branches voting on shortlist entries have also been canceled.

“We want to offer our deepest condolences to those who have been impacted by the devastating fires across Southern California. So many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of you,” Kramer wrote.

PGA Voting Period

The producers guild is giving members 48 extra hours to vote for the 2025 PGA Awards. Nominees will now be announced on Sunday.

“Due to LA County wildfires, the Producers Guild of America will be extending the voting window for the PGA Awards by two days until Saturday, January 11 to allow members additional time to cast their ballots,” the PGA said on Thursday, January 9. “The official PGA Awards nominations will now be announced on Sunday, January 12.”

“Back in Action” NYC Premiere

The New York City premiere for Cameron Diaz/Jamie Foxx movie “Back in Action” has also been canceled. “Back in Action” marks the on-film returns of Diaz (who just took a long time off) and Foxx (who nearly died in a medical emergency).

“Due to the tragic fires happening in Southern California we will be cancelling our ‘Back in Action’ New York City premiere,” reps said in a statement. “We recognize many in our industry and their loved ones are currently affected and our thoughts are with them at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.”

Donna Langley Celebratory Toast

Universal chief Donna Langley was meant to be celebrated on Friday at an event at the Sunset Tower in Hollywood, celebrating Universal’s impressive year of film, but the event has now been canceled. Langley herself in a statement hoped everyone stays safe.

“Given the devastation in Los Angeles and the surrounding area we are canceling our event this Friday,” Langley said. “There will be more moments to come together and celebrate as a community this awards season, but our primary focus at this time is your safety. Please take care.”

Critics Choice Awards

The Critics Choice Awards, originally set to air this Sunday on E! at 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT from the Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hanger, has been postponed, moving to January 26. The show will remain on E! and will be available on Peacock the next day.

“This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community. All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all who have been affected,” said CCA CEO Joey Berlin in a statement to press.

“The Last Showgirl” Premiere

Though Pamela Anderson was just this morning nominated for a SAG Award, her Los Angeles premiere for “The Last Showgirl” will have to wait. Distributor Roadside Attractions cancelled the premiere that was scheduled for Wednesday evening at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. The film opens on January 10.

“In light of the devastation in LA County, and out of an abundance of caution for everyone involved, the Los Angeles premiere for Roadside Attractions’ “The Last Showgirl” has been cancelled,” a spokesperson told IndieWire. “We are thankful to all first responders and our thoughts are with the people being affected.”

“Love Me” Special Screening

Google was meant to host a special screening, Q&A, and reception of Bleecker Street’s upcoming drama “Love Me,” starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, at the Academy Museum on Thursday, January 9, but it will be postponed to a later date. A rep tells IndieWire the move was made “out of an abundance of caution.” Directors Sam and Anthony Zuchero were to be in attendance and participate in a Q&A.

AFI Awards Luncheon

AFI said in a statement, “Given the tragedies that prevail in Los Angeles, the spirit of community we strive for at AFI AWARDS will be unachievable on Friday – and so we will be postponing the event.” The event was to have taken place at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills. No new date has been announced yet.

“Hacks” Pauses Production

Universal Studio Groups, which produces Max’s “Hacks,” Peacock’s upcoming “Suits: LA,” and series like “Loot,” “Ted,” and “Happy’s Place,” have all paused production amid the fires, an individual with knowledge of told IndieWire. The shows were filming on Universal’s lower lot in Universal City, which has been closed for the day.

Numerous other shows have also paused production, while other live shows such as “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “The Price Is Right,” and “After Midnight” have canceled live tapings for the evening.

“The Pitt” Premiere

Think of “The Pitt” as Max’s “E.R.” — even if “The Pitt” producers really, really don’t want you to think of their show that way. (And even if at least two of “The Pitt” producers, John Wells and showrunner R. Scott Gemmill, were also “E.R.” producers.) Like “E.R.,” “The Pitt” stars Noah Wyle as an emergency room doctor in a city hospital. The Max series is staged in close to real time across 15 episodes of a single shift at a Pittsburgh hospital. The series was meant to premiere on Wednesday.

“Out of an abundance of caution due to the ongoing Palisades Fire and continued wind advisories through tomorrow, we are canceling Wednesday’s premiere event for ‘The Pitt,'” a Max spokesperson emailed to media booked to attend. “The safety and well-being of our attendees, staff, and community are our top priority. We are grateful for the first responders bravely working to protect our community, and our thoughts are with those affected. Stay safe!”

“Better Man” Premiere

“Better Man,” the Robbie Williams musical in which the pop singer appears as a CGI chimp, is hoping for awards buzz and box office love, but count its high-profile premiere among the events canceled due to the raging wildfires. The film was meant to have its LA premiere on the Paramount lot in Hollywood.

“Due to the dangerous conditions affecting Los Angeles we are canceling [Wednesday’s] premiere of ‘Better Man,'” a Paramount Pictures spokesperson said. “Our thoughts are with those impacted by the devastating fires resulting from these conditions, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and follow guidance and orders from local officials and government agencies.”

“Unstoppable” DGA Event

The spreading wildfires stopped an “Unstoppable” red carpet event from taking place at the DGA on Tuesday, the day the fires broke out. Stars Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez as well as co-stars Don Cheadle and Michael Peña were meant to attend, as was the subject of the true story wrestling drama Anthony Robles and his mother.

“In light of today’s safety concerns around heightened wind activity and fire outbreaks in Los Angeles, we regret to inform you that we are canceling tonight’s premiere of ‘Unstoppable,’” the studio said in a press statement Tuesday afternoon. “As much as we were looking forward to celebrating this wonderful and inspiring film with you, safety is our first priority. We encourage everyone to watch ‘Unstoppable’ on Prime Video, which will be available globally on January 16. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.”

“Wolf Man” Premiere

Universal’s horror movie “Wolf Man” stars Julia Garner and Christopher Abbott and is directed by Leigh Whannell. The film was meant to make its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday evening. It’s unclear if the date will be rescheduled. The film opens nationwide on January 17.

“[Tuesday’s] premiere of ‘Wolf Man’ is cancelled due to sensitivities around the worsening weather situation in LA and related evacuations,” a Universal Pictures rep shared with IndieWire.

SAG Awards Nominations (live in-person)

We still got the SAG Awards nominations on Wednesday morning, they just didn’t happen as originally planned.

“In an abundance of caution for the safety of our presenters, guests, and staff, the live in-person 31st Annual SAG Awards nominations announcement has been cancelled due to the wildfires and adverse wind conditions in Los Angeles,” the Screen Actors Guild said in a statement shared Tuesday with media.

Instead, we got the announcement via press release.

“We look forward to celebrating these incredible actors and their work at the SAG Awards ceremony on February 23,” the statement continued. “In the meantime, we urge everyone to stay safe, and thank you for your continued support.”

BAFTA Tea Party

BAFTA’s annual tea party that celebrates film honorees from the year was preemptively canceled ahead of its scheduled date on January 11. Like the AFI Awards Luncheon, the BAFTA Tea Party was to have taken place at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, but a day after the AFI event.

“In light of the dangerous winds and wildfires in Los Angeles, we are cancelling this weekend’s BAFTA Tea Party. The safety of our colleagues, friends and peers in Los Angeles remains our utmost priority and our thoughts are with everyone impacted,” a spokesperson for the event said in a statement.