Conan O’Brien has been chosen to host the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025. The Emmy-winning producer and comedian will bring his humor and love of movies to the global celebration of film. O’Brien’s wit and charisma make him a perfect fit for the role, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Disney Television Group. The live broadcast will feature a red carpet show starting at 6:30 p.m. Eastern before the ceremony at 7:00 p.m. Eastern from the Dolby Theater at Ovation in Los Angeles.
