Conan O'Brien to Host 97th Academy Awards for First Time on March 2, 2025

Nov 15, 2024, 01:54 PM

Emmy-winning television host and comedian Conan O'Brien has been announced as the host of the 97th Academy Awards, marking his first time leading Hollywood's biggest night. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made the announcement on Friday, confirming that O'Brien will emcee the Oscars ceremony scheduled for Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (4 p.m. Pacific Time). The event will be broadcast live on ABC. O'Brien succeeds Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the past two ceremonies. In a statement, O'Brien quipped, "America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars."