Conan O'Brien to Host Oscars in 2027: A Ratings Boost for the Academy Awards

Conan O’Brien will host the Oscars in 2027 for the third consecutive year, following a surge in viewers when he first took on the role. The comedian's tenure has reversed the declining trend in awards show viewership, though the 2029 ceremony will transition to streaming on YouTube.

Comedian Conan O’Brien is set to host the Academy Awards again in 2027, marking his third consecutive year in the role, according to an announcement by ABC.

O'Brien's initial hosting in 2025 saw Oscar viewership soar to a five-year high at 19.7 million. Though numbers dipped to 17.9 million in 2023, his return signifies positive audience reception.

Amid dwindling TV audiences shifting towards digital, ABC leverages its Disney ownership for streaming, planning a YouTube transition for the event by 2029.