Conan O'Brien Jokes About AI, Netflix & Leonardo DiCaprio in Oscars 2026 Opening Monologue

Conan O’Brien is kicking off the 2026 Oscars with an amusing opening monologue.

The host of the night took to the stage at the 2026 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 15) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Early in the monologue, Conan joked that he might be the final human host of the ceremony.

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“I am Conan O’Brien and I am honored to be the last human host of the Academy Awards,” he said, adding that next year the show might be hosted by AI.