Conan O'Brien will return as host of the Oscars for a third consecutive year, ABC and the Academy announced. The 99th Academy Awards are set to air live on ABC and Hulu on March 14, 2027.
Despite a ratings dip in 2026, O'Brien has been praised for his performances, leading ABC executives to secure his return. Rob Mills, EVP of Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, said O'Brien has a 'standing offer to host as long as he wants.'
Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan will return as executive producers for a fourth straight year. Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will also return as producers for a third time, with Sweeney serving as a writer.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor expressed gratitude for the team's work, stating they look forward to O'Brien's 'brilliance and humor' leading the celebration.
O'Brien is known for his late-night talk shows and currently hosts the podcast 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend' and the HBO travel series 'Conan O'Brien Must Go.' He has won six Primetime Emmys.
The 99th Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and broadcast in over 200 territories worldwide.
