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Fans all have the same reaction as Conan O'Brien announces he's returning to host Oscars again


The Academy took to X, formerly known as Twitter to announce the news for the 2026 ceremony with an image of Conan, 61, wearing a tuxedo and clutching one of the coveted gold statuettes.

The 98th annual Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026 in the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, and will air on ABC. His joke was a reference to the actor's lengthy acceptance speech on March 2 that went on for five minutes and 36 seconds, which is well past the Academy's 45-second time limit. The pair continued: '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.

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