Conan O’Brien appears to be the Academy’s next golden boy as he is officially returning to preside over the Oscars in 2026 following a successful stint at the 97th Oscars ceremony that took place earlier this month. The news was shared by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on X/Twitter on Mar. 17, aka St. Patrick’s Day, confirming that the comedian will take to the stage to host the 98th Academy Awards next year. The star-studded shindig will take place inside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on Mar. 15, 2026, so he has plenty of time to prepare for his sophomore turn.
Conan O’Brien is returning to host the Oscars in 2026 following a successful stint at the 97th Academy Awards earlier this month. Read More