Conan O’Brien to Host 2027 Oscars — Third Straight Year
Conan O’Brien to Host 2027 Oscars — Third Straight Year
Conan O’Brien returns as host for the 99th Oscars in 2027, marking his third consecutive year, with ABC and Hulu delivering the season's biggest night from Hollywood.
Conan O’Brien has been confirmed as the host of the Oscars in 2027, marking his third straight year at the helm of the Academy Awards. The 99th ceremony is set for Sunday, March 14, and will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. It will beTelevised live on ABC and streamed on Hulu, continuing the current broadcast arrangement that brings the show into homes around the world.
O’Brien first took over the Oscars in 2025 and has returned this March for another turn as host, a run that would make him the first to lead the ceremony for three consecutive years since Billy Crystal in the early 1990s. The show will maintain its Hollywood roots for now, with plans to move the ceremony in 2029 to the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles and shift broadcasts to YouTube in what the Academy describes as a broader, platform-rich future.
Back in the producer chair are live television event leaders Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, joined by Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney, who will again oversee the production and behind‑the‑scenes magic that has defined the recent ceremonies. In a joint statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor praised O’Brien’s talent, warmth and humor, and expressed enthusiasm for continuing the collaboration that helped shape the last two shows.
O’Brien’s stint has not been without momentary controversy; during this year’s ceremony he leaned into provocative humor, famously joking about the absence of nominations from British actors, a quip that highlighted his willingness to push the envelope. The 99th Oscars promises a blend of talent, spectacle and sharp wit as Hollywood prepares for another award-night showcase.
As the preparations roll forward, fans and industry watchers alike will be watching closely to see how the dynamic of the show evolves with a long‑standing host, a trusted production team, and a growing push toward multi‑platform broadcasting, all under the bright lights of Hollywood.
