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Episode Date: March 16, 2026Conan OBrien delivered a hilarious and heartfelt opening monologue at the 98th Academy Awards, poking fun at nominees and honoring global filmmaking. He roped in Leonardo DiCaprio for a viral mem...e moment and starred in a pre-recorded skit, accepting a fake Oscar. The audience loved it, and Academy leaders praised his mix of humor, warmth, and respect. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/262399e416bfed1b
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Conan O'Brien hosted the 98th Academy Awards for the second year running,
delivering a hilarious opening monologue packed with jabs at this.
Years' top nominees.
The 62-year-old comedian kicked off Hollywood's Big Night
by poking fun at movies like a high-speed racing flick and the record-breaking.
Sinners, while giving a sweet nod to his co-star Rose Byrne.
He also roped in Leonardo DiCaprio for a viral meme moment, capturing the actor's puzzled face with a cheeky caption that had the crowd roaring.
O'Brien wrapped the monologue on a heartfelt note, honoring the spirit of global filmmaking, collaboration, and optimism in tough times.
The audience loved it, erupting in laughter throughout and giving him a standing ovation when he took the stage.
Academy leaders praised his mix of humor, warmth, and respect, calling him the perfect host after last year's hit performance.
Earlier, O'Brien starred in a pre-recorded skit dressed as a character from weapons,
crashing scenes from nominated films like K-pop Demon Hunters,
and,
One Battle After Another, Chase by Kids for Extra Chaos.
He capped the opener by accepting a fake Oscar,
complete with a royal crown and a serenade from Josh Grobin.
Looking ahead, O'Brien joked he's returning next year,
just to hear Adrian Brody's epic speech from The Brutelist.
He shared that brainstorming keeps evolving with the latest buzz,
promising fresh ideas for future shows.
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