And, the hosting gig goes to… Conan O’Brien! For the third year in a row, O’Brien has been tapped to host next year’s Oscars. O’Brien will soon join an elite group of celebs who have hosted the ceremony three times, including Jerry Lewis, Steve Martin, Conrad Nagel and David Niven. Comedian Bob Hope hosted the ceremony a record 19 times! The 99th Academy Awards are set to air live on ABC and Hulu from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 14, 2027.

Conan O'Brien is reprising his hosting duties at the 99th Oscars.

At Disney Upfront 2026, @GMA co-anchor Robin Roberts announced that the Emmy Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian will return for the 99th Oscars. https://t.co/HM9RCLbS8d

— ABC News (@ABC) May 12, 2026