Emmy-Winning Comedian Conan O’Brien Set To Host Oscars 2025

Emmy-winning comedian and former late-night host Conan O'Brien will make his debut as the host of the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025.

Academy taps Emmy-winning comedian Conan O’Brien for Hollywood's biggest night.

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Conan O'Brien will make his Oscars hosting debut at the 97th ceremony, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. After Jimmy Kimmel has hosted for two years in a row, the Emmy-winning writer, producer, and comedian will take over for the first time on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

In a joint statement, Academy President Janet Yang and CEO Bill Kramer expressed their "thrill" and "honour" at having the legendary Conan O'Brien host the Oscars this year. The statement reads: “He (Conan O'Brien) is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humor, his love of movies, and his live TV expertise.”

Conan O'Brien responded with his trademark humour, "America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars."

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The show's executive producers, Katy Mullan and Raj Kapoor, were equally enthusiastic with O'Brien. They remarked, "Conan has all the qualities of a great Oscars host — he is incredibly witty, charismatic, and funny and has proven himself to be a master of live event television. We are so looking forward to working with him to deliver a fresh, exciting, and celebratory show for Hollywood's biggest night."

Over the course of his decades-long career, Conan O'Brien has become famous for his charismatic performances on stage and television and his sharp wit. 

Past Oscars Hosts

Oscar hosts that have come before Conan O'Brien include celebrities such as as Hugh Jackman, Neil Patrick Harris, Chris Rock, David Letterman, Whoopi Goldberg, Hugh Jackman, and Johnny Carson, Jimmy Kimmel among others. Now, fans and industry insiders are buzzing with excitement over Conan O’Brien’s appointment as the host of the 97th Oscars.

On March 2, 2025 (March 3, IST), the 97th Academy Awards will be held. Fans can anticipate the announcement of further event information, such as performers and nominations, in the coming months.