Conan O’Brien to Host 99th Oscars in 2027
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Conan O’Brien will host the 99th Academy Awards in March 2027, marking his third consecutive year as host. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also confirmed the return of key producers Raj Kapoor, Katy Mullan, Jeff Ross, and Mike Sweeney. The telecast will air live on ABC and Hulu from the Dolby Theatre.
Facts First
- Conan O’Brien selected to host the 99th Oscars for his third consecutive year.
- Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan return as executive producers for their fourth consecutive year.
- Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney return as producers, with Sweeney also serving as writer.
- The 99th Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
- The 99th Oscars will be the penultimate Academy Awards for Disney before the rights move to YouTube after 2028.
What Happened
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Conan O’Brien will host the 99th Oscars in March 2027. This will be his third consecutive year hosting the ceremony. Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan will return, while producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return for their third time, with Sweeney also serving as writer. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor made the announcement during the Disney upfronts in New York. The telecast is scheduled to air live on ABC and Hulu from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy the Oscars telecast, you can expect continuity in its hosting and production style for the 2027 ceremony. The returning team of O’Brien, Kapoor, Mullan, Ross, and Sweeney suggests the Academy is satisfied with the recent direction of the show. For viewers, this could mean a familiar and polished production. Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich issued a statement regarding O’Brien's return, and Walt Disney TV executive VP Rob Mills stated Disney was prepared to bring O’Brien back, indicating strong institutional support for the current creative team.
What's Next
The 99th Oscars in 2027 will be the penultimate Academy Awards for which Disney holds the broadcast rights. Disney's rights to the Oscars telecast run through the 100th edition in 2028. After 2028, the Oscars telecast will move to YouTube. Furthermore, the Oscars ceremony itself will move to a new home at the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles in 2029.