The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially announced that Conan O’Brien will return to host the 2026 Oscars, set to take place on March 15, 2026.
O’Brien, who hosted the 2025 Oscars, made a memorable debut, bringing his signature wit and a series of viral moments, including a humorous callback to Adrien Brody’s lengthy acceptance speech for Best Actor at this year’s ceremony. Following the overwhelmingly positive reception, the Academy confirmed his return for a second consecutive year.
The Oscars 2026 will be produced by Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who are overseeing their third consecutive ceremony. The show will air live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Conan O’Brien’s hosting gig at the 2026 Oscars marks a departure from previous years, where the Academy leaned towards multi-host formats or Hollywood A-listers. The decision to bring O’Brien aboard is seen as a move to inject fresh humor and unpredictability into the show, also as evidenced in the 2025 Oscars ceremony.
Key Details of the 2026 Academy Awards
- Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- Location: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles
- Network: ABC
- Producers: Raj Kapoor & Katy Mullan (returning for the third consecutive year)
What’s Next?
Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars in 2026. pic.twitter.com/lCqzGoOJ3V
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 17, 2025
The Oscars 2026 nominations will be announced in January 2026, with campaigns ramping up throughout the fall. Until then, industry watchers will keep a close eye on major film releases, festival debuts, and potential breakout performances.
Stay tuned for more updates on the road to the 98th Academy Awards.
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