Conan O’Brien Set To Host 97th Oscars

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It is official. The 97th Oscars have a host and his name is Conan O’Brien. The Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian will be the sole host for the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang announced today.

It will be O’Brien’s first time hosting the broadcast. “We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this year,” said Kramer and Yang. “He 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.

His remarkable ability to connect with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Oscars do best–honor the spectacular films and filmmakers of this year.”“America demanded it and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme.

In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars,” said O’Brien. O’Brien’s selection is a bit of a surprise since his name hadn’t been prominently mentioned as a possible Oscar host this year.