LOS ANGELES, CALIF. —
Emmy-winning host and producing team to reunite for third consecutive year
Conan O’Brien will return as host of the 99th Academy Awards, set for March 14, 2027, marking his third consecutive year as emcee. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also announced the return of executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan for a fourth year, along with producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney. The ceremony will air live on ABC and Hulu from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
For Hudson County residents and film enthusiasts, the Oscars represent a marquee cultural event that draws millions of viewers locally and globally. The consistent return of O’Brien and the producing team signals a stable, entertaining broadcast that may influence local viewing parties and discussions across Jersey City and beyond.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor jointly announced the team’s return, praising their ability to produce “captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows.” Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, highlighted O’Brien’s “singular comedic voice” as a key factor in making the Oscars a top entertainment event.
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. — Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, Executive Producers
⚡ The 99th Oscars will air in more than 200 territories worldwide, underscoring the global reach of the event, which is also streamed live on Hulu.
O’Brien, known for his late-night talk show career and recent projects like the podcast ‘Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend’ and HBO’s ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go,’ has won six Primetime Emmys. Kapoor and Mullan bring extensive live event experience, including work on the London Olympics and Grammy Awards. Ross and Sweeney have long collaborated with O’Brien, contributing to his various shows.
🔄 The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at the Dolby Theatre. The broadcast begins at 7 p.m. ET on ABC and Hulu. Further details on nominees and additional programming will be announced in the coming months.
The Academy, home to more than 10,500 film industry professionals, continues to celebrate cinematic achievements with this annual ceremony, which remains a high point for entertainment lovers in Hudson County and around the world.
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Conan O’Brien will host the 99th Academy Awards for the third year in a row. The ceremony airs live on March 14, 2027, on ABC and Hulu from the Dolby Theatre. Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan also return.
