3 min readLos AngelesMay 13, 2026 06:54 PM ISTConan O'Brien will be hosting the Oscar award in 2027. (Photo: Reuters)Comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor have announced.O’Brien is set to reunite with producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who return as the show’s executive producers for the fourth consecutive year, while Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return as producers for a third time. Sweeney will also serve as a writer.“We are thrilled to be working again with Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 99th Oscars,” said Kramer and Howell Taylor.“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.” Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group, praised O’Brien for creating remarkable energy around the Oscars.“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,” Erwich said.Kapoor and Mullan said getting to work with 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.“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 is best known for hosting the late-night talk shows “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”. “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and “Conan”.Story continues below this adBefore his more than two-decade hosting career, he served as a writer for “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons”.Currently, O’Brien hosts the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast and the HBO travel show “Conan O’Brien Must Go.” He has won six Primetime Emmys and earned 33 nominations, including a nomination for his work on the Oscars.The 99th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and aired in more than 200 territories worldwide.Click for more updates and latest Hollywood News along with Bollywood and Entertainment updates. Also get latest news and top headlines from India and around the World at The Indian Express.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:OscarsAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogRCB vs KKR IPL 2026 LIVE Score: Rain delays toss in Raipur2 minutes agoWest Bengal Live Updates: Summer break at government schools extended till May 31, classes to resume on June 14 minutes agoPSEB 12th Result 2026 Live Updates: Supneet Kaur, Suhani Chauhan & Divanshi, meet toppers12 minutes agoIran US War News LIVE Updates: Global oil supply, demand to be affected substantially in 2026 due to West Asia tensions, says IEA14 minutes agoWBCHSE West Bengal HS Result 2026 Live Updates: Class 12th results to be out on May 1424 minutes ago