Washington [US], March 17 (ANI): Television
host
and comedian
Conan O’Brien
will come back to the Dolby Theatre for the 98th Academy Awards ceremony on March 15, 2026.
The announcement comes from
Bill Kramer
, Academy CEO, and
Janet Yang
, the academy president, who also announced the comeback of the Emmy-winning production team led by Mull
Raj Kapoor
And Kan, who will helm the event for the third consecutive year, as reported by Variety.
Employing his trademark humor, O’Brien stated in an official announcement: “The sole rationale for my involvement is because I am
host
The reason for looking forward to the Oscars next year is to hear Adrien Brody complete his acceptance speech.
Brody’s acceptance speech for his role in “The Brutalist,” which was named the best actor of the evening, turned out to be the lengthiest one in the event’s history.
Kramer and Yang jointly announced their excitement about welcoming Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff, and Mike back for the 98th Academy Awards! They noted that this year’s event was not only immensely enjoyable but also spectacularly visual, beautifully honoring both our nominees and the broader international filmmaking community. Conan proved to be an ideal host.
host
Skillfully navigating us through the evening with humor, warmth, and respect. It is an honor to work with them once more,” according to the source.
Craig Erwich, who leads the Disney Television Group, praised O’Brien’s “memorable act,” noting that he is a superb pick to steer Hollywood’s biggest event again this time. He believes Conan’s distinctive comic approach beautifully encapsulated the occasion, and he looks forward to welcoming his skills back on stage next year for yet another unforgettable display.
Kapoor and Mullan will take charge of production once again, ensuring yet another spectacular tribute to cinema. The producers expressed their excitement: “It’s such an honor for us to come back in these capacities for the 98th Academy Awards.” They added, eagerly anticipating collaboration with Conan and his whole crew as they aim to uncover additional distinctive and emotional ways to commemorate next year’s nominees and the global influence of filmmaking, according to Variety.
The comeback of O’Brien signifies yet another landmark in a career that has spanned multiple decades in both television and comedy. At present, he
host
s the podcast ”
Conan O’Brien
Looking for a Buddy” and the HBO/Max adventure series
Conan O’Brien
Must Go” and will appear in the upcoming feature film “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” reported Variety.
The 98th Academy Awards will air live on ABC on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. (ANI)
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