Conan O'Brien Returns as Oscars Host, 2026 Date Revealed
Yara Sameh
The Academy Awards want more Conan!
After a rapturous reception at this year's Oscars, emcee Conan O'Brien will return to the Dolby Theatre for the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026.
The announcement comes from Bill Kramer, Academy CEO, and Janet Yang, Academy president, who also confirmed the return of the Emmy-winning producing team Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who will lead the show for the third consecutive year.
Using his signature humor, O'Brien quipped in a statement: 'The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech.'
Brody's best actor speech for 'The Brutalist' clocked in as the longest in the ceremony's history.
The 97th Oscars, held earlier this month, delivered the highest viewership numbers in five years.
The broadcast drew 19.69 million viewers and had a dominant presence on social media, racking up 104.2 million interactions, surpassing both the Grammys and the Super Bowl in online engagement.
Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, praised O'Brien's 'unforgettable performance,' conveying he's a a great choice to lead Hollywood's biggest night once again. 'Conan's unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I'm excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance.'
The 97th Oscars, held earlier this month, delivered the highest viewership numbers in five years.
The broadcast drew 19.69 million viewers and had a dominant presence on social media, racking up 104.2 million interactions, surpassing both the Grammys and the Super Bowl in online engagement.
Behind the scenes, Kapoor and Mullan will once again oversee production, promising another dazzling celebration of cinema. 'We are both so honored to be returning in our roles for the 98th Oscars,' the producers said. 'We can't wait to work with Conan and his entire team as we continue to explore even more special and heartfelt opportunities to celebrate next year's nominees and the impact of film around the world.'
O'Brien's return marks another milestone in a career spanning decades in television and comedy.
He currently hosts the podcast 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend' and the HBO/Max travel series 'Conan O'Brien Must Go' and will appear in the upcoming feature film 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.'
The 98th Academy Awards will air live on ABC on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
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