Let’s slip backstage — where the nerves buzz, the glam squads whirl, and Hollywood’s biggest night truly begins — with Conan O’Brien as he gears up to host the 98th Oscars.
The late‑night legend is stepping back into the Academy Awards spotlight, and in true Conan fashion, he’s giving us a candid, comedic peek into the chaos behind the curtain.
Conan chats about the difference between hosting a talk show versus steering the ship at the Oscars — one being a nightly playground, the other a global pressure cooker wrapped in couture and gold statues. He also opens up about what he feels is the best part of being backstage at the Oscars: the energy, the unpredictability, the movie magic swirling just out of camera frame.
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He reflects on the films that shaped him, the cinematic influences that molded his humor and worldview, and how last year’s hosting experience sharpened his instincts for this year’s return. And of course, he breaks down how he’s crafting his masterful comedy for the 2026 ceremony — equal parts sharp, silly, and smart, the Conan trifecta.
Catch Conan O’Brien hosting the 98th Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, live on ABC.
Hollywood’s biggest night is about to get a whole lot funnier.
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