US chat show host Conan O’Brien is to return to host the Oscars for a third consecutive year.
The 63-year-old will return along with executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan for the 99th Academy Awards, which will take place on Sunday March 14 2027.
Kapoor and Mullan said in a statement: ““Getting to reunite with Conan O’Brien for a third year at the Oscars is really special. He brings that signature humour 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.”
Oscars chief executive Bill Kramer and Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor said: “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 honour our global film community – and we look forward to Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humour.”
O’Brien is best known for hosting US talk shows Late Night With Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien and Conan, having previously served as a writer for Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons.
He has won six Primetime Emmys and earned 33 nominations, including a nomination for his work on the Oscars.
The 99th Oscars, which will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, will be televised live on ABC and streamed live on Hulu.
