Conan O'Brien Roasts AI, Chalamet at 2026 Oscars; Declares Self "Last Human Host"

• Conan O'Brien hosted the 2026 Oscars for the second time, opening with jokes about artificial intelligence and Timothée Chalamet.
• He humorously declared himself the "last human host" of the Academy Awards, predicting a "Waymo in a tux" for next year.
• O'Brien's pre-recorded opening featured him in Amy Madigan's Aunt Gladys makeup from Weapons, integrated into clips from major nominees like KPop Demon Hunters, Marty Supreme, and Hamnet.
• His successful hosting debut last year led to his quick rehiring, allowing him a more comfortable preparation for the 98th edition.
• O'Brien brings stability to the Oscars hosting role, which has seen uncertainty, especially with the telecast moving from ABC to YouTube.