Conan O'Brien has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Academy Awards following his successful hosting of the 2025 Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences praised his performance during the previous ceremony, highlighting his ability to guide the event with humor, warmth, and respect. The next edition of the awards will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
During the 2025 Academy Awards, Conan O'Brien joked about the possibility of returning as host in 2026, an idea that has now come to fruition. The team consisting of Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff, and Mike received accolades for producing an entertaining and visually stunning show that beautifully and excitingly celebrated the nominees and the global film community.
In a funny moment during the ceremony, Conan joked about his motivations for presenting the awards again next year by expressing his desire to hear Adrien Brody's full acceptance speech. The actor gave an extensive thank you during the previous edition.
Conan O'Brien is a renowned comedian in the United States, with extensive experience hosting television shows such as 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien,' 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien,' and 'Conan.' Additionally, he has worked as a writer on iconic shows like 'Saturday Night Live' and 'The Simpsons.'
This year's Oscar ceremony recorded the highest viewership in the last five years, reaching 19.69 million viewers worldwide.
