Comedian, writer and producer Conan O바카라Brien, who received rave reviews for hosting the 97th Oscars, is all set to return as host for the 2nd consecutive year. O바카라Brien will be hosting Oscars 2026, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday, March 17.
Sharing the news on social media, The Academy wrote, ''Forget the pot of gold바카라this St. Patrick바카라s Day, we바카라re giving you something even better. Conan O바카라Brien is officially returning to host the 98th Oscars!(sic)''.
As per a report in The Hollywood Reporter, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and outcoming president Janet Yang said in a joined statement, 바카라We are thrilled to bring back Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 98th Oscars'' and added, 바카라This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most beautiful and impactful way. Conan was the perfect host 바카라 skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence. It is an honor to be working with them again.바카라
Conan said, 바카라The only reason I바카라m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech.바카라
For the unversed, Brody바카라s best actor speech for The Brutalist is the longest in the Oscars' history.
Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group added, ''Conan delivered an unforgettable performance at the Oscars, and we바카라re honored to have him and the producing team back next year''.
''Conan바카라s unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I바카라m excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance,'' he further said.
Along with O바카라Brien, Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan are returning as executive producers for the third consecutive year. Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney are returning as producers.
The 98th Academy Awards will be aired live on ABC on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
