Conan O’Brien Is Our 2026 Oscars Host

The Academy isn’t wasting any more time deciding: Conan O’Brien is coming back to host the Oscars for the second year in the row. In a joint statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and president Janet Yang said they are “thrilled” to bring O’Brien back, as well as returning executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan and returning producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney. “This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most beautiful and impactful way,” the statement said. “Conan was the perfect host — skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth, and reverence. It is an honor to be working with them again.”

O’Brien didn’t bother reciprocating with any compliments about the Academy in his statement, instead opting to explain, “The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech.” Whether we get a sequel to those record-breaking thank-yous or not, the 2026 Oscars will take place on March 15, 2026, and air live out of the Dolby Theatre on ABC at 7 p.m. ET. Conan, if you’re reading this, we’d like to remind you that there’s someone we’d like to see you bring onstage.

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