We believe the phrase is, “If something is successful in Hollywood, do it again and again and again.” Therefore, despite a significant dip in the ratings for the 98th Academy Awards, The Academy announced today that Conan O’Brien would return to emcee the 99th Oscars. A popular decision for most viewers and industry attendees alike.
Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan will also return as executive producers for the fourth straight ceremony. They earned Emmy Awards for the 2024 telecast. Additionally, longtime O’Brien collaborators Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return as producers for a third time, and Sweeney will also serve as a writer.
In a statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor jointly remarked, “We are thrilled to be working again with Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff, and Mike for the 99th Oscars. 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, added, “Conan has created 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.”
Kapoor and Mullan noted, “Getting to reunite with Conan 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. 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 has not publicly commented about his return as of yet.
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.
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