Washington, March 17 -- TV host and comedian Conan O'Brien will return to the Dolby Theatre for the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026.

The announcement comes from Bill Kramer, Academy CEO, and Janet Yang, Academy president, who also confirmed the return of the Emmy-winning producing team aty MullRaj Kapoor and Kan, who will lead the show for the third consecutive year, reported Variety.

Using his signature humour, O'Brien said in a statement: "The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech."

Brody's best actor speech for "The Brutalist" clocked in as the longest in the ceremony's history.

"We are thrilled to bring back Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 98th Oscars!" Kramer and ...