Conan O’Brien to Host Oscars Again in 2026

The Academy announced O’Brien’s return after his well-received debut at the 97th Oscars, which achieved a five-year viewership high.

The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and will air live on ABC.
Conan O’Brien’s return marks a rare back-to-back hosting role, following widespread praise for his performance at the 97th Oscars.
The 2025 ceremony saw a five-year high in viewership with 19.69 million viewers and over 104 million social media interactions, surpassing the Grammys and Super Bowl in online engagement.
Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, along with producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney, will also return for the 2026 event.
The 2025 Oscars were streamed live on Hulu for the first time, though the broadcast faced technical glitches despite contributing to increased viewership.