CONAN O'BRIEN RETURNS AS OSCARS HOST FOR 2026
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Conan O'Brien is set to return as the host of the 98th Academy Awards in March 2026, following a successful debut that saw the 2025 ceremony attract 19.69 million viewers—the highest Oscars ratings in five years. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed his return on Monday, with Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang praising his performance. "Conan was the perfect host—skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth, and reverence," they said in a joint statement.