Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host for the third consecutive year

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Comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the 99th Academy Awards set for March 14.

O’Brien, known for his self-deprecating humor, emceed the Oscars this year and in 2025.

As a total movie and awards show fanatic, I was thrilled to hear Conan O’Brien is coming back to host the Oscars! Disney’s Craig Erwich put it perfectly – Conan just brings this amazing energy to the whole night. He’s got such a unique comedic style that really makes the Oscars one of the most fun nights of the year. Honestly, I’m super excited to see what he and the team come up with this time around – it’s going to be great!

Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan will once again be the executive producers of the show, marking their fourth year in the role.

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Okay, so the Oscars are making some big changes! Not only are they moving locations, but they’re also heading to YouTube. Honestly, it makes sense – TV viewership has been down for a while, and they’re clearly trying to reach a wider audience. It feels like a total reboot for the show, and I’m kind of excited to see how it works out.

Major changes are in store for the entertainment industry’s biggest night.

Beginning in 2029, the Academy Awards will leave its longtime home at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre – where it’s been held for almost 25 years – and move to L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. For the first time, the ceremony will also be available to watch on YouTube, ending a 50-year partnership with ABC.

The number of people watching the Oscars on TV has been changing, as more young people now prefer to see highlights from the show on platforms like social media instead.

I was checking out the numbers for the 2026 Oscars broadcast on ABC, and it looks like about 17.9 million people tuned in. That’s a little lower than last year, when around 19.7 million watched. It’s definitely a dip, and I remember hearing that viewership hit a record low of just 10.5 million back in 2021. Hopefully, they can bring the numbers back up next time!

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the news during its presentation on Tuesday, with CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor making the announcement.

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2026-05-13 01:01