Overview

• Conan O'Brien, a veteran of late-night television, has been selected to host the Oscars for the first time.
• The announcement was made by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, highlighting O'Brien's humor and live TV expertise.
• O'Brien follows Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the Oscars for the past two years and declined to return for 2025.
• The 97th Oscars will be broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and will be available in over 200 territories worldwide.
• O'Brien is known for his work on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien,' 'The Tonight Show,' and his current podcast 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.'