Conan O’Brien to Host the 98th Annual Academy Awards

For the second consecutive year, comedian Conan O’Brien will host the Academy Awards, celebrating the best in film. The 98th Annual Academy Awards will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

When and Where to Watch

The 98th Oscars will commence at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC. Viewers can also stream the ceremony live on Hulu . “On the Red Carpet at the Oscars,” featuring Linsey Davis, Whit Johnson, Lara Spencer, and Chris Connelly, will commence at 3:30 PM ET on ABC and ABC News Live .

O’Brien’s Return

This marks Conan O’Brien’s second year as host of the prestigious awards indicate . He previously hosted the 97th Annual Academy Awards on March 2, 2025 . The comedian and late-night talk show host is a multiple Emmy Award winner .

What to Expect

The 98th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood . The ceremony will celebrate films released in the past year, including “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” and “Sinners” .