The 2026 Oscars take place on Sunday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. ET. After a great year of movies, it should be an exciting Oscars. There are still plenty of races to be decided, but this article will be discussing the most important role of the night: the Oscars host.
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2026 Oscars Host
For the second straight year, Conan O’Brien will be hosting the Academy Awards. The beloved former late-night talk show host was pegged for the role last year and did a great job, so he was asked to return. O’Brien is the perfect person for this type of job. He loves Hollywood and actually played a big role in one of the year’s best films, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. He obviously has decades of experience as a TV host, interacting with big stars regularly.
However, there are two important things to look for in an Oscars host that Conan O’Brien nails perfectly. Most importantly, he knows the night is not about him. The host plays an important role in breaking up the awards and keeping the show flowing. However, viewers should never get annoyed that the host is talking too much, and Conan O’Brien knows that.
Secondly, the jokes need to have the right tone. Going full Ricky Gervais and just dumping on the people in the room can be a bit off-putting. However, these are Hollywood actors at the end of the day, and the host’s job is to take some jabs at them. O’Brien masterfully makes relevant jokes about that year’s films and stars that the people in the room and viewers at home can enjoy. Most importantly, at the end of the day, the joke is always on O’Brien. He is self-deprecating in the best way. O’Brien will never mock someone for something that he wouldn’t mock himself for first.
Oscars FAQs
When are the 2026 Oscars?
The 2026 Academy Awards are on Sunday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. ET. Last year, the broadcast ran almost four hours, and it is likely to go that long once again.
What will win Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars?
The current favorite to win Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars is One Battle After Another. However, films like Sinners and Hamnet are real challengers as well.
Where can I watch the 2026 Oscars?
The 2026 Oscars will air live on ABC. However, viewers can also stream the Academy Awards on Hulu, either live or the next day.
