00:00Looks like Conan O'Brien's Oscars hosting stint paid off.
00:04The late-night host and comedian is heading back to the Oscars stage to host next year's
00:09telecast.
00:10The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday that O'Brien has agreed to
00:15return and host the 98th Oscars telecast in March of 2026.
00:20This year's O'Brien-hosted Oscars generated many rave reviews and earned the highest ratings
00:25for an Oscars telecast in five years.
00:37O'Brien also shared about the news, joking,
00:39"'The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrian Brody
00:44finish his speech.'"
00:45The 98th Oscars telecast will take place on March 15, 2026.
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