Official announcement during the Oscars ceremony

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

Nov 15, 2024, 01:37 PM

Conan O'Brien has been selected to host the 2025 Oscars, marking his debut as the emcee of Hollywood's most prestigious awards show. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made the announcement on Friday, confirming that O'Brien will take over from Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the past two ceremonies. The 97th Oscars ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 2, 2025, and will be broadcast live on ABC. This will be O'Brien's first time hosting the star-studded event.