The Oscars want more Conan! After a rapturous reception at this year’s Academy Awards, emcee Conan O’Brien will return to the Dolby Theatre for the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026. The announcement comes from Bill Kramer,

Conan O'Brien will return to host the 98th Oscars next year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday.

Also returning are producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who are back for their third consecutive year. Alongside them will be Conan’s partners Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney, who will produce for the second time with the latter also writing.