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 characteristic wit, O’Brien stated in an official release: “The sole rationale for my departure is that I’m
host
The reason for looking forward to the Oscars next year is to witness Adrien Brody completing his acceptance speech.

Brody’s acceptance speech for his role in “The Brutalist,” which was awarded during the ceremony, turned out to be the lengthiest one ever recorded in its history.

Kramer and Yang jointly announced their excitement about welcoming Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff, and Mike back for the 98th Academy Awards. They highlighted that this year’s event was both highly engaging and spectacularly visual, beautifully honoring our nominees and the broader international filmmaking community with great impact. Conan proved to be an ideal choice for host.
host
They gracefully led us through the night with humor, warmth, and respect. It’s a privilege to work with them once more,” according to the source.

Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group, praised O’Brien’s “memorable act,” noting that he is a superb pick to head Hollywood’s biggest event again. He mentioned that Conan’s distinctive comic approach beautifully encapsulated the essence of the occasion, and expressed enthusiasm about welcoming his skills back on stage for another unforgettable show next year.

Kapoor and Mullan will take charge of production once again, vowing to deliver another spectacular tribute to cinema. The producers expressed their gratitude stating, “It’s such an honor for us to return in these capacities for the 98th Academy Awards.” They added excitedly, “We’re looking forward to collaborating with Conan and his whole crew as we delve into further exceptional and emotional ways to acknowledge next year’s nominees and highlight 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 Friend” and the HBO/Max travel show
Conan O’Brien
“Must Go” is set to appear in the forthcoming feature film “If I Had Legs I’dKick You,” according to Variety.

The 98th Academy Awards will be broadcast live on ABC on Sunday, March 15, 2026, originating from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. (ANI)