Comedian Conan O’Brien, renowned for his late-night show antics, will once again take center stage as the host of the Oscars in 2026, announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. O’Brien’s last stint as host in 2025 drew a record audience of 19.7 million U.S. viewers, according to ABC.
Atul Chaturvedi boasts over 25 years of experience in the media industry, having held positions at esteemed organizations such as Republic TV, Times Network's Mirror Now News Channel, Times of India, Bangalore Mirror, Rajasthan Patrika Hindi newspaper, and Sakal newspaper.