Conan O'Brien to Host 97th Oscars on March 2, 2025

Nov 15, 2024, 03:43 PM

Conan O'Brien has been announced as the host of the 97th Academy Awards, set to take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. This marks O'Brien's first time hosting the Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed the news, with O'Brien quipping, "America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars." The Emmy-winning talk show host and comedian, known for his long-running late-night television shows, has previously hosted events such as the Emmy Awards and the White House Correspondents' Dinner. He succeeds Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the past two ceremonies.