Get ready for more laughs! Beloved MC Conan O’Brien has been officially tapped to host the Academy Awards for an incredible third year in a row.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made the exciting announcement on May 12th (local time) at the Disney Upfront event in New York, confirming that Conan O’Brien will once again lead the 99th Academy Awards. Adding to the star power, executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who have been instrumental for the past three years, are also returning to the Oscars for another year!
Mark your calendars! The 99th Academy Awards are set to dazzle on the afternoon of March 14, 2027, local time, live from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Fans can catch all the action broadcast live via Disney affiliates ABC and Hulu.
In a joint statement, Kramer and Howell Taylor shared their excitement, saying, “We are absolutely thrilled to collaborate once again with Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff, and Mike. Over the past two years, they’ve consistently delivered captivating, hilarious, and heartwarming shows. We’re so grateful to continue this amazing partnership and can’t wait to see Conan lead the ceremony brilliantly once more with his unparalleled genius and humor!”
Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group, echoed the sentiment, adding, “Conan has truly injected the Oscars with an incredible burst of energy. We’re so proud to welcome him back and eagerly anticipate what he and the talented production team will bring to the stage next!”
