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- Conan O’Brien confirmed as host for the 99th Oscars
- The producing team returning with Conan
- What Academy and Disney leaders said about the booking
- How the team describes their collaboration
- Ratings, reception and the decision to stick with the same group
- Big changes on the horizon for the Oscars broadcast
- Key facts and viewing information
Conan O’Brien will return to host the 99th Academy Awards in March 2027, Disney confirmed at its 2026 Upfront in New York. The move reunites him with the core producing team he has worked with over the past two years, signaling continuity for Hollywood’s biggest live TV event.
Conan O’Brien confirmed as host for the 99th Oscars
After leading the telecast in 2025 and 2026, Conan O’Brien is set to headline the ceremony again in 2027. His consecutive runs mark a rare multi-year hosting stretch for the Oscars.
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The 99th Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027. The Eastern time premiere is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT / 4 p.m. PDT.
The producing team returning with Conan
Disney and the Academy are bringing back the same production leaders who shaped the show in recent years. That team helped redefine the broadcast’s tone and pacing.
- Raj Kapoor — executive producer and veteran of major live TV events.
- Katy Mullan — executive producer alongside Kapoor.
- Jeff Ross — long-time Conan collaborator and producer on the show.
- Mike Sweeney — producer who will also contribute as a writer.
Kapoor and Mullan have served as executive producers on multiple consecutive Oscars broadcasts. Their partnership with O’Brien began when he first took the stage in 2025.
What Academy and Disney leaders said about the booking
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor announced the plan during Disney’s upfront presentation. They emphasized teamwork and entertainment value as reasons for the repeat choice.
Disney Television Group chief Craig Erwich praised O’Brien’s comic style and ability to energize the evening. Academy leaders noted the team’s work was both engaging and heartfelt.
How the team describes their collaboration
Kapoor and Mullan characterized the reunion as a natural next step. They highlighted O’Brien’s warmth and comic timing.
They framed the partnership as creative and trusting, with a focus on making the ceremony fun behind the scenes and on camera.
Ratings, reception and the decision to stick with the same group
Despite a drop in viewership after the first follow-up year, Disney and the Academy called the repeated hire a sign of confidence. The move suggests they believe in refining the approach rather than changing direction.
Industry observers see this as an attempt to keep momentum while the Academy plans a broader transition in coming years.
Big changes on the horizon for the Oscars broadcast
The Academy has announced long-term plans that will alter the awards’ home and platform.
- Platform shift: After the 100th Oscars in 2028, the ceremony is planned to move from ABC to YouTube.
- Venue move: The physical ceremony will relocate from the Dolby Theatre to L.A. Live for the 2029 show.
Those shifts frame the 2027 broadcast as part of a transitional period for the Oscars brand.
Key facts and viewing information
- Host: Conan O’Brien
- Executive producers: Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan
- Additional producers: Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney
- Air date: Sunday, March 14, 2027
- Broadcast: ABC and Hulu
- Start time: 7 p.m. EDT / 4 p.m. PDT
