The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that American comedian Conan O'Brien will return to host the ceremony in 2027. This will be the third consecutive year that the former late-night talk show host will take the reins of the world's most-watched film night, following recent editions deemed successful by organizers and part of the Hollywood industry.
At the last ceremony, Conan O'Brien stood out with a more biting tone than usual at the Oscars. The host repeatedly took jabs at Hollywood's anxieties regarding the rise of artificial intelligence, a topic that has become central to industry debates since the historic strikes by American screenwriters and actors.
A ceremony that takes on a more political tone
The comedian had also provoked numerous reactions with an allusion to the Epstein affair, in a segment interpreted as an indirect attack against Donald TrumpThis reference quickly circulated on social media and fueled debates surrounding the increasing politicization of major American cultural ceremonies.
By bringing back Conan O'Brien, the Academy seems to be banking on a formula blending biting humor, political references, and Hollywood self-deprecation. Viewership for recent editions had shown a slight increase, in a context where the Oscars are still trying to win back a younger and more international audience.
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