Oscars 2026 First Look: This Year, the Stage Is a “Sanctuary of Celebration”

The Academy Awards is Hollywood’s biggest night on its biggest stage—and this year, that stage is an especially zen space.

Each year, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley reimagine the stage at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. Some years it’s grandiose and bold; other years it harkens back to the golden era of Hollywood. But it’s never been as green as it is this year.

This year’s design—debuting exclusively with Vanity Fair—is especially unique. The theater has…