Conan O’Brien to host the 99th Academy Awards for third consecutive year in 2027

Conan O’Brien will return as host of the 99th Academy Awards on March 14, 2027, continuing his role for a third consecutive year. The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles ^{[1, 2]}.

Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan will again serve as executive producers for the broadcast. Academy leaders Bill Kramer and Lynette Howell Taylor called them "an incredible team" who have produced "captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over the last two years," expressing gratitude for their partnership and confidence in O’Brien's skill to "superbly lead the celebration with his brilliance and humor" ^[2].

Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, praised O’Brien’s impact on the Oscars broadcast, saying he "has created remarkable energy" and that his "singular comedic voice makes Hollywood’s biggest night one of the most entertaining celebrations of the year." He expressed anticipation for what O’Brien and the producing team will deliver next ^[1].

The 99th ceremony will be the second-to-last Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre and aired on broadcast TV before the show moves to YouTube and downtown Los Angeles for the 101st awards in 2029 ^[1].

The previous, 98th Academy Awards included Michael B. Jordan winning Best Actor for Sinners and One Battle After Another taking Best Picture. That ceremony saw the seventh tie in Oscar history and ended with some controversy, including the abrupt ending of a composer’s performance and omissions in the In Memoriam segment ^[2].

Social media engagement during the 98th Oscars rose by over 42%, fueling enthusiasm around the event, although TV viewership fell from the post-pandemic peak of 19.7 million viewers seen during O’Brien’s first year hosting in 2025 ^[1]. The Academy recently updated rules ahead of the 99th awards to address AI use and permit multiple nominations for a single actor in one category ^[2].

The 99th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 14, 2027, and will once again feature Conan O’Brien as host, with Kapoor and Mullan producing it live in Los Angeles ^{[1, 2]}.