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Conan O’Brien to Return as Oscars Host for 98th Ceremony Set for March


Conan O'Brien will return as Oscars host for 2026, with the ceremony set for March 15.

Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, praised O’Brien’s “unforgettable performance,” conveying he’s a a great choice to lead Hollywood’s biggest night once again. “We can’t wait to work with Conan and his entire team as we continue to explore even more special and heartfelt opportunities to celebrate next year’s nominees and the impact of film around the world.” Variety previewed an eclectic mix of upcoming contenders, including big-budget blockbusters like Jon M. Chu’s musical sequel “Wicked: For Good,” auteur-driven projects such as Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of the acclaimed novel “Hamnet,” and two separate Frankenstein films — Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride,” featuring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale.

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