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Conan O’Brien set to return as Oscars host in 2027 | Hollywood News

Conan O’Brien set to return as Oscars host in 2027 | Hollywood News

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3 min readLos AngelesMay 13, 2026 06:54 PM IST Comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor have announced. O’Brien is set to reunite with producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who return as the show’s executive producers for the fourth consecutive year, while Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return as producers for a third time. Sweeney will also serve as a writer. “We are thrilled to be working again with Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 99th Oscars,” said Kramer and Howell Taylor. “They are an incredible team and have produced such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over the last two years. We are so grateful for their ongoing partnership as we honor our global film community — and we look forward to Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humor.” Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group, praised O’Brien for creating remarkable energy around the Oscars. “His singular comedic voice …

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host for the third year in a row with 2027 Academy Awards

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host for the third year in a row with 2027 Academy Awards

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Los Angeles, Comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor have announced. Conan O’Brien will host the Oscars for the third time in a row. REUTERS/Mike Blake (REUTERS) Conan O’Brien returns as Oscars host O’Brien is set to reunite with producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who return as the show’s executive producers for the fourth consecutive year, while Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return as producers for a third time. Sweeney will also serve as a writer. “We are thrilled to be working again with Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 99th Oscars,” said Kramer and Howell Taylor. “They are an incredible team and have produced such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over the last two years. We are so grateful for their ongoing partnership as we honor our global film community and we look forward to Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humor.” Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television …

Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting

Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting

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The 98th Oscars hosted by Conan O’Brien saw a dip in ratings after several years of gains. The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday said that just under 17.9 million viewers tuned into Sunday’s show, which aired live on ABC and was streamed on Hulu. Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting The ratings are down 9% from last year’s post-pandemic high of 19.7 million viewers who tuned in for O’Brien’s inaugural year as host, when “Anora” swept the awards. The show also yielded a more significant 14% decline from last year in viewership from adults aged 18-49. Sunday’s Oscars saw a showdown between two Warner Bros. films, “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners,” with the former winning best picture and director. Michael B. Jordan won best actor for “Sinners,” the most nominated film in history, with 16, that also broke the record for the most losses by a single film, with 12. And yet despite the dip in audience, the Oscars are still the No. 1 primetime entertainment telecast of the 2025-2026 …

Conan O’Brien addresses ‘frightening times’ in unusually political Oscars monologue; roasts Timothee Chalamet, Netflix

Conan O’Brien addresses ‘frightening times’ in unusually political Oscars monologue; roasts Timothee Chalamet, Netflix

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Talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien returned to host the Oscars for the second year in a row, and this time, he was not afraid to go there. The host, usually measured in his approach to humour, addressed everything from the Middle East conflict to artificial intelligence (AI) in an unusually politically charged monologue. Host Conan O’Brien speaks onstage during the Oscars show at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (REUTERS) Conan opened his second Oscars with a reference to “chaotic and frightening times”, a reference to the conflict in the Middle East between Iran, Israel, and the US. But he added that the current geopolitical climate made the Oscars all the more resonant as a globally unifying force. Roast of Netflix and Amazon Conan then turned his attention to the industry itself, reserving some of his best jokes for streaming giants. Taking a dig at Netflix’s aversion to theatrical releases, Conan joked Netflix chief Ted Sarandos was in a …

Oscars 2026: When and where to watch the 98th Academy Awards in India; Priyanka Chopra to present

Oscars 2026: When and where to watch the 98th Academy Awards in India; Priyanka Chopra to present

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The stage is set, the red carpet is in place, and Hollywood is gearing up for its biggest night of the year – the Oscars. Adding a touch of star power to the ceremony, actor Priyanka Chopra is set to take the stage as one of the presenters. If you’re wondering how to catch the glitz, glamour and big wins live, here’s everything you need to know. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. (AFP) When and where to watch Oscars 2026 The 98th Academy Awards, honouring the best films of 2025 and the artists behind them, will take place on March 15 in Los Angeles. The 2026 Oscars will be broadcast live across television and digital platforms worldwide. In India, viewers can stream the ceremony on JioHotstar, which will also offer an on-demand replay after the live telecast concludes. For those watching on TV, the awards will air on channels including Star Movies, Star Movies Select and Colors Infinity. The red …

Conan O’Brien ‘In Shock’ Over Rob Reiner Killing, Recalls Saying ‘Good Night’ To Him The Night Before | Hollywood News

Conan O’Brien ‘In Shock’ Over Rob Reiner Killing, Recalls Saying ‘Good Night’ To Him The Night Before | Hollywood News

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Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 05:41 IST Conan O’Brien recalls saying goodnight to Rob and Michele Reiner hours before their deaths, calling the loss “so awful” and hard to comprehend. Conan O’Brien reacts to Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths. Comedian and host Conan O’Brien has spoken publicly for the first time about the devastating deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer-producer Michele Reiner, describing the experience as deeply shocking. The couple, aged 78 and 70 respectively, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14. Authorities later arrested their son, Nick Reiner, who has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Just hours before the tragedy, Rob, Michele and their son had attended O’Brien’s holiday gathering on December 13. In a recent interview with The New Yorker, O’Brien reflected on the heartbreaking turn of events. “I knew Rob and Michele, and then increasingly got closer and closer to them,” O’Brien said, adding that he and his wife, Liza Powel O’Brien, “were seeing them a lot.” “They were just such lovely people,” …

Oscars 2026 Confirms Host: Conan O’Brien to Return After Positive Response to 2025 Telecast; Details

Oscars 2026 Confirms Host: Conan O’Brien to Return After Positive Response to 2025 Telecast; Details

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Conan O’Brien will once again return to hosting Hollywood’s biggest night after his highly acclaimed stint at the 2025 Oscars. Following rave reviews and a five-year high in viewership for this year’s ceremony, the Academy has confirmed his return as the host of the 98th Academy Awards in 2026. Alongside O’Brien, the Academy announced that the show’s creative team will also return. This includes executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, as well as producers Mike Sweeney and Jeff Ross. This year’s broadcast reportedly drew 19.69 million viewers and posted a 4.54 rating among adults aged 18-49. It also dominated social media, generating more than 104.2 million interactions—surpassing the Super Bowl and the Grammys to become the season’s most-tweeted TV event. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and departing president Janet Yang stated, “We are thrilled to bring back Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff, and Mike for the 98th Oscars. This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most …

Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026 | Hollywood

Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026 | Hollywood

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Conan O’Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. The late-night host and comedian will preside over the 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, the film academy’s leadership said Monday. Also read: Inside Conan O’Brien’s heartfelt Oscars gesture of sweet notes and snacks for attendees Conan O’Brien’s Oscars 2025 monologue received mixed reactions. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)(Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Conan to be back “The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,” O’Brien said in a statement. This year was O’Brien’s first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in five years despite the winning movie, “Anora,” being relatively small. An estimated 19.7 million viewers watched the 97th Academy Awards ceremony earlier this month, according to broadcaster ABC, with a big lift among people aged 18 to 49, driven by mobile and laptop watches from younger viewers. It was also the most-watched prime-time entertainment show of 2025. “Conan’s unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I’m excited to have his …

Politics-Free Or Not? How Hollywood Addressed Ukraine, Gaza Crises On Oscars 2025 Red Carpet

Politics-Free Or Not? How Hollywood Addressed Ukraine, Gaza Crises On Oscars 2025 Red Carpet

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Last Updated:March 03, 2025, 23:55 IST Despite an astounding week of politics around the war in Ukraine, the Oscars ceremony had only one mention of the conflict, and only one speech concentrated on the situation in Gaza (L-R) Israeli journalist and filmmaker Yuval Abraham, US producer Rachel Szor, Emirati filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian journalist and filmmaker Basel Adra won Best Documentary Feature for ‘No Other Land’ at the 97th Annual Academy Awards on March 2. (Image: Frederic J Brown/AFP) The Oscars 2025 broadcast was a relatively staid affair, with little of the political tub-thumping that has characterised previous editions. While in past years host Jimmy Kimmel has taken shots at President Donald Trump, first-timer Conan O’Brien chose to ignore him. Despite an astounding week of politics around the war in Ukraine, the ceremony had only one mention of the conflict, and only one speech concentrated on the situation in Gaza while a nominated actor chose to wear a ‘Free Palestine’ badge on the red carpet. ‘NO OTHER LAND’ WINS BEST DOCUMENTARY It was more or …

Conan O’Brien’s hindi debut at Oscars 2025 sparks mixed reactions [Watch Video]

Conan O’Brien’s hindi debut at Oscars 2025 sparks mixed reactions [Watch Video]

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Conan O’Brien’s surprise Hindi greeting at the Oscars 2025 sparked a mix of reactions from fans worldwide. Watch the video to know more. Conan O’Brien’s debut Hindi attempt at the Oscars 2025 has sparked a mix of reactions from fans worldwide. During his opening monologue, he surprised the audience by greeting Indian viewers in Hindi, saying “Namaskar. Logo ko namaskar. Waha subha ho chuki hai to mujhe ummeed hai ki ap crispy nashte ke sath Oscars dekhenge”. The phrase roughly translates to “Greetings to the people of India. It’s morning there, so I hope you’re having breakfast with the Oscars. While some fans found his attempt endearing and humorous, others were left cringing at his pronunciation. Netizens took to social media to express their reactions, with some praising his effort and others jokingly criticizing his “butchered” Hindi. Despite the mixed reviews, Conan’s attempt at connecting with Indian audiences has become a memorable moment from the ceremony. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version=’2.0′; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,’script’, ‘https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js’); fbq(‘init’, ‘199627965217377’); fbq(‘track’, ‘PageView’); window.fbAsyncInit = function() { FB.init({ xfbml : …