# Comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the 98th Academy Awards next year. This announcement comes two weeks after he hosted his first Oscars, which brought in over 19-million total viewers, making it the number one prime-time entertainment telecast for the 2024-2025 season. The broadcast also had a dominant presence on social media, racking up 104.2-million interactions, surpassing both the Grammys and the Super Bowl in online engagement. The 98th Academy Awards will be on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars in 2026