Conan O'Brien to Host 99th Oscars for Third Year

Comedian Conan O'Brien will host the 99th Academy Awards for the third consecutive year, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences leaders announced Tuesday during Disney's upfront presentation in New York.

The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2027, airing live on ABC and streaming on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. It will mark the penultimate Oscars at the Hollywood venue and on ABC before the show moves to the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles and streams on YouTube starting with the 101st edition in 2029.

O'Brien, an Emmy-winning former late-night host known for "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" and "Conan," received positive reviews for his performances in 2025 and 2026. He returns alongside a familiar production team, including executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan for their fourth straight year, and producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney for a third year. Sweeney will also serve as a writer.

Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor praised the group in a joint statement. "They are an incredible team and have produced such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows...