Conan O'Brien will return as host of the Academy Awards for a third consecutive year, with the 99th Oscars set to air live on ABC and Hulu on 14 March 2027. Despite a ratings decline in 2026, ABC executives were keen to retain O'Brien, who has been praised for his performances.
Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan will return as executive producers for their fourth straight year, while Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will also produce for a third time. The Academy's CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor expressed enthusiasm for the team, citing their captivating and heartfelt shows.
O'Brien, known for his late-night talk shows and current podcast and travel series, has won six Primetime Emmys. His return comes after a sketch at the end of the 2026 ceremony humorously appointed him 'Oscars host for life', only to be replaced by YouTuber MrBeast.
The 99th Oscars will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and be broadcast in over 200 territories worldwide.
