Conan O’Brien returns to command the 98th Academy Awards; find out who announced the nominees and broadcast details
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences officially confirmed the names responsible for conducting the Oscar 2026. For the 98th ceremony, the focus is on continuity and classic humor, bringing back a veteran presenter who won over the audience in the previous edition, as well as new talents for the preliminary announcements.
Below, you can find the complete summary of the hosts, dates and where to follow the most important cinema awards.
Event summary
- Event: 98th Academy Awards Ceremony.
- Data: March 15, 2026.
- Local: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
- Main Presenter: Conan O’Brien.
- Presenters of the Nominees: Danielle Brooks e Lewis Pullman.
- Production: Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan.
The main presenter
The comedian and former presenter of late-night show Conan O’Brien was chosen to present the 2026 Oscars. This will be his second consecutive time in charge of the awards, after a performance praised by critics and the public in the 2025 edition.
The Academy’s decision, announced by CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang, reflects a desire for stability and quality entertainment. In an official statement, O’Brien teased his return, stating that “the only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear the end of Adrien Brody’s speech”, referencing one of the viral moments from the last ceremony.
Conan is known for its self-deprecating humor, rapid-fire improvisation, and reverence for film history, traits that worked well to keep the audience engaged and the ceremony flowing.
Who announced the nominees
Before the big party, the reveal of the official list of nominees is an event in itself. For the 2026 Oscars, the Academy selected a pair of rising actors to read the names:
- Danielle Brooks: Acclaimed for her work in The Color Purple e Pacifier.
- Lewis Pullman: Known for his role in Top Gun: Maverick e Thunderbolts.
The broadcast of the announcement took place on January 22, 2026, directly from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater, and confirmed expectations for prominent films in the season, including the strong Brazilian presence with “The Secret Agent”.
Curiosities and production highlights
In addition to the faces in front of the cameras, the behind-the-scenes team also returns. The executive producers Raj Kapoor e Katy MullanEmmy winners, take over directing the show for the third year in a row. The promise is of a visually stunning show, maintaining the dynamic pace that has revitalized audiences in recent years.
Another highlight of this edition is Brazilian representation. The film The Secret Agentstarring Wagner Moura, is among the nominees, increasing the interest of the national public in the conduct of the ceremony and in the presenters’ speeches.
Where to watch
The 2026 Oscar ceremony will be broadcast live in Brazil on the day March 15, 2026from 8pm (Brasília time). Confirmed streaming options include:
- Closed TV: TNT.
- Streaming: Max (antiga HBO Max) e Disney+.
The 98th edition of the Oscars promises to consolidate the entertainment format focused on celebrating cinema, with Conan O’Brien bringing the necessary balance between the formality of the Academy and the humor that audiences at home expect.
