The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has finally announced the next host for the upcoming 2025 Oscars. This marks the first time in two years that Jimmy Kimmel won’t be returning to host the prestigious event,

Emmy-winning talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien has been tapped to emcee the 97th Academy Awards, set for March 2, the academy announced Friday. This will mark O’Brien’s first time hosting the Oscars,

Conan O'Brien was selected to host the 97th Academy Awards, which will air on ABC on March 2, 2025. O'Brien appears on a live taping of SiriusXM's "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend" At The Orpheum Theatre on May 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for SiriusXM) Getty Images for SiriusXM

O’Brien is best known for hosting the late-night talk shows “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and “Conan.” He currently hosts the podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend.” The 97th Oscars will take place Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and will air live on ABC.

Comedian Conan O'Brien is set to host the 2025 Oscars awards show, the Academy Awards announced this week. "Conan O'Brien is officially your 97th Oscars host!" The Academy said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. "Tune into the biggest night in Hollywood on Sunday, March 2nd at 7e/4p, LIVE on @ABCNetwork! #Oscars @TeamCoco @ConanOBrien."

Well, honey, it’s falling — the Academy chose a great host. That’s not supposed to happen! The 2025 Oscars ceremony will be hosted by national treasure and tallest man in Hollywood, Conan O’Brien. Did Jay Leno ever get to do that?

The Brookline native is known for hosting talk shows “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and “Conan.”

The Academy just announced next year's Oscars host, and he's a first-timer! According to Entertainment Weekly, former Late Night and Conan talk show host Conan O'Brien will host the 97th Annual Academy Awards for the first time in his career.

The Academy’s leadership expressed excitement over their Oscars host choice. Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy, and Janet Yang, its president, praised O’Brien’s comedic brilliance and deep appreciation for cinema.