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Hollywood’s favorite red-headed funnyman is coming back for a threepeat.On Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Conan O’Brien will be returning to host the Oscars for a third straight year.O’Brien first hosted at the 97th Academy Awards in 2025, netting the film awards show’s highest ratings in five years at the time.Related video above: Conan O’Brien makes dramatic film debut in Syfy’s ‘Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda’ (2014)Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan and producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will also return to run the show.”We are thrilled to be working again with Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 99th Oscars,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor in a joint statement. “They are an incredible team and have produced such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over the last two years. We are so grateful for their ongoing partnership as we honor our global film community — and we look forward to Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humor.”O’Brien brought a raucous intro to the 98th Academy Awards, featuring himself dressed as Aunt Gladys from the film “Weapons” while pursued by a horde of schoolchildren, running through scenes from several other films of the year, all set to “Sabotage” by Beastie Boys.”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 most entertaining celebrations of the year. We’re proud to welcome him back and look forward to what he and the producing team deliver next.””Getting to reunite with Conan O’Brien for a third year at the Oscars is really special. He brings that signature humor everyone loves, along with a real warmth and generosity that carry through the entire show,” said Kapoor and Mullan in a joint statement. “He’s a true creative partner, someone we trust completely, and someone who makes the whole process genuinely fun, both behind the scenes and on stage. We’re incredibly grateful to keep building this together and can’t wait to share what’s next.”O’Brien’s return may or may not be surprising to viewers who watched through to the end of last year’s awards program, when he was made “Host for Life” in a stinger after the show had ended. Better luck next time, Mr. Beast.The 99th Oscars are set to air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 7 p.m. EST / 4 p.m. PST.
Hollywood’s favorite red-headed funnyman is coming back for a threepeat.
On Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Conan O’Brien will be returning to host the Oscars for a third straight year.
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O’Brien first hosted at the 97th Academy Awards in 2025, netting the film awards show’s highest ratings in five years at the time.
Related video above: Conan O’Brien makes dramatic film debut in Syfy’s ‘Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda’ (2014)
Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan and producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will also return to run the show.
“We are thrilled to be working again with Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 99th Oscars,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor in a joint statement. “They are an incredible team and have produced such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over the last two years. We are so grateful for their ongoing partnership as we honor our global film community — and we look forward to Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humor.”
O’Brien brought a raucous intro to the 98th Academy Awards, featuring himself dressed as Aunt Gladys from the film “Weapons” while pursued by a horde of schoolchildren, running through scenes from several other films of the year, all set to “Sabotage” by Beastie Boys.
“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 most entertaining celebrations of the year. We’re proud to welcome him back and look forward to what he and the producing team deliver next.”
“Getting to reunite with Conan O’Brien for a third year at the Oscars is really special. He brings that signature humor everyone loves, along with a real warmth and generosity that carry through the entire show,” said Kapoor and Mullan in a joint statement. “He’s a true creative partner, someone we trust completely, and someone who makes the whole process genuinely fun, both behind the scenes and on stage. We’re incredibly grateful to keep building this together and can’t wait to share what’s next.”
O’Brien’s return may or may not be surprising to viewers who watched through to the end of last year’s awards program, when he was made “Host for Life” in a stinger after the show had ended. Better luck next time, Mr. Beast.
The 99th Oscars are set to air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 7 p.m. EST / 4 p.m. PST.
