It is a hat-trick! Conan O’Brien will return as host of the Oscars for the third 12 months in a row. Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan additionally return for his or her fourth consecutive 12 months as govt producers. The 99th Academy Awards will air reside on ABC and Hulu on March 14, 2027.
ABC was not thought to have an possibility on O’Brien for a 3rd time period as Oscar host. (The comic had one in his unique contract to host the 2024 awards, in response to sources.)
However, regardless of a rankings decline this 12 months, O’Brien was praised for his efficiency each time, so ABC executives have been eager to get him again.
“Conan has, clearly, a standing provide to host for so long as he desires,” Rob Mills, govt vice chairman of unscripted and different leisure at Walt Disney Tv, instructed Deadline the morning after the 2026 Oscars. “100%, we might love him again.”
On the finish of the 2026 Oscars, O’Brien “signed on” as host with a One battle after one other– impressed skit through which he was named “Oscars host for all times” solely to be killed, his physique transported and cremated and Mr. Beast named his successor as Oscars host for all times.
“Conan has created outstanding power across the Oscars,” mentioned Craig Erwich, chairman of Disney Tv Group. “His distinctive comedic voice makes Hollywood’s largest evening one of the entertaining celebrations of the 12 months. We’re proud to welcome him again and stay up for what he and the manufacturing crew convey us subsequent.”
Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney may even return subsequent 12 months as Oscar producers for a 3rd time. Sweeney may even be a author.
“We’re thrilled to work with Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike once more for the 99th Academy Awards,” mentioned Academy CEO Invoice Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor. “They’re an unimaginable crew and have produced fascinating, entertaining and heartfelt reveals over the previous two years. We’re so grateful for his or her continued partnership as we honor our international movie neighborhood – and we stay up for Conan fantastically main the celebration together with his brilliance and humor.”
O’Brien is greatest identified for internet hosting late evening speak reveals Late Evening with Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Present with Conan O’Brien And Conan. At present, he hosts the Conan O’Brien wants a buddy podcast and the HBO journey present Conan O’Brien has to go. He has gained six Primetime Emmy Awards and earned 33 nominations, together with one for his work on the Academy Awards.
Kapoor has earned 9 Emmy Award nominations and gained Emmys for his work on the 96th Academy Awards and for govt producing the Excellent Selection Particular (pre-recorded) Adèle: One evening solely. Mullan is a accomplice at international reside occasions manufacturing firm Completed + Dusted. She earned two Emmy nominations for her work on the Academy Awards and gained the 96th Academy Awards.
Ross is a producer whose credit embody Conan O’Brien Wants a Buddy, Conan O’Brien Must Go, Conan With out Borders, Conan, The Tonight Present Starring Conan O’Brien, And Late Evening with Conan O’Brien. Sweeney’s credit embody Conan O’Brien Should Go, Conan, The Tonight Present Starring Conan O’Brien And Late Evening with Conan O’Brien.
The 99th Academy Awards will happen on Sunday, March 14, 2027 on the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood and might be broadcast reside on ABC, streamed reside on Hulu and broadcast in additional than 200 territories world wide.