(FILES) US comedian and host Conan O'Brien speaks onstage during the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 15, 2026. Comedian Conan O'Brien will return for the third straight time to host the Oscars in 2027, organizers announced on May 12, 2026. O'Brien, 63, will preside over the 99th edition of American cinema's most prestigious gala, which will be held on March 14 in the heart of Hollywood. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)