Conan O’Brien Set to Host 97th Oscars – Get Ready for a Night of Epic Laughs

Conan O’Brien is stepping into the spotlight like never before — the legendary talk show host is making his long-awaited Oscars hosting debut!

In true Conan fashion, he broke the news with a hilarious video clip. In the skit, he’s holding an Oscar trophy, playing it cool like he just won Best Actor, only for someone to snatch it away, leaving him sheepishly announcing his actual gig as host of the 97th Academy Awards.

The video was classic Conan — quick-witted and self-deprecating. His caption? Pure gold: he joked that America’s demand for him as the Oscars host is “rivaled only by the love for Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme.”

The Academy’s top brass, CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang, are fully on board the Conan train, calling him the “perfect pick” to lead the night’s festivities. “His ability to connect with audiences and his humor make him ideal for celebrating the film industry in style,” they said.

Conan’s hosting résumé is nothing short of impressive. From Late Night with Conan O’Brien (1993-2009) to his brief but memorable stint on The Tonight Show, and his run on Conan (2010-2021), the man knows how to own a stage. But this? This is the Oscars, the Super Bowl of Hollywood, and Conan’s ready to bring his A-game following Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted last year for the fourth time.

Set your reminders — Conan’s Oscars debut airs on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT on ABC.