Conan O'Brien to Host the 2027 Oscars for Third Consecutive Year
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Conan O’Brien has been confirmed to host the 99th Academy Awards for the third consecutive year, with the ceremony scheduled for March 14, 2027, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, airing live on ABC and Hulu.
- The executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, as well as producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney, will return for another year, continuing their successful collaboration on the Oscars telecast.
- Academy CEO Bill Kramer and president Lynette Howell Taylor praised O’Brien and the production team for their engaging and heartfelt shows, highlighting O’Brien's blend of humor and warmth as a key element of the broadcasts.
- Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich emphasized O’Brien's unique comedic voice as a major factor in making the Oscars one of the most entertaining events annually, signaling strong support for his ongoing role.
- Kapoor and Mullan, both Emmy winners for their previous Oscars productions, expressed excitement about continuing their partnership with O’Brien, describing him as a creative partner who brings humor and generosity to the show’s production.