Conan O'Brien to return as Oscars host for the 3rd consecutive year
- On Tuesday, Disney Upfront 2026 announced that Emmy Award-winning comedian Conan O'Brien will return to host the 99th Academy Awards, airing live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
- O'Brien will become the first host to lead three consecutive ceremonies since Billy Crystal from 1990 to 1994, joined by returning executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan alongside producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney.
- Film Academy CEO Bill Kramer and president Lynette Howell Taylor said the team has produced "captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows" over the last two years, calling them an "incredible team."
- Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich stated O'Brien's "singular comedic voice" creates remarkable energy around the ceremony, as both the Oscars and Golden Globes have recently secured repeat hosts for stability.
- The 99th Oscars will be the penultimate ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles; the awards will shift to the Peacock Theater and air on YouTube starting with the 101st edition in 2029.
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Conan O'Brien to host Oscars for third year in a row
LOS ANGELES (CBS, KYMA) - The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences announced Conan O'Brien will host the Oscars for the third consecutive year. Disney, which holds the rights to the Oscars until 2028, confirmed the announcement during Disney Upfront 2026. "Conan has created remarkable energy around the Oscars," said Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group. "His singular comedic voice makes Hollywood's biggest night one of the mo…
Conan O'Brien to host the 2027 Oscars, organisers confirm
O’Brien, 63, will preside over the 99th edition of American cinema’s most prestigious gala, which will be held on 14 March in the heart of Hollywood. “We look forward to Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humour,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor in a joint statement. The former late-night host will once again work with Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who will serve as executive producers o…
When Conan O'Brian presented the Oscars for the first time in 2025, he already had the option for a second term in his pocket. A third one is not planned. But it is now clear that he will be back on stage at the 99th award ceremony in 2027.
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