Conan O’Brien to Host The Oscars in 2025

2025 will see Conan O’Brien as the host for the Academy Awards. Known earlier for his comedy and late-night hosting gigs, he steps in to replace Jimmy Kimmel who has hosted the last two ceremonies of the 97th Academy Awards. With a career spanning over 20 years in late-night television, Conan O’Brien brings extensive experience to the table, having led shows like “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,” and “Conan.” His journey began as a writer on renowned comedy shows such as “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons.” The 2025 Academy Awards will air on ABC on March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the red carpet pre-show starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.