Jimmy Kimmel Back to Host 96th Oscars for the Fourth Time; Molly McNearney Returns as an Executive Producer
Who is hosting Oscars 2024? Emmy® Award-winning late-night talk show host and producer Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the 96th Oscars, and Emmy-nominated Molly McNearney will return for a second consecutive year to serve as an executive producer for the show, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang announced today. It will be Kimmel's fourth turn hosting the broadcast. The 96th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide LIVE SUNDAY MARCH 10 NEW TIME 7e/4p and next day on Hulu.
JIMMY KIMMEL HOSTS THE OSCARS LIVE SUNDAY MARCH 10 NEW TIME 7e/4p on ABC
"We are thrilled about Jimmy returning to host and Molly returning as executive producer for the Oscars. They share our love of movies and our commitment to producing a dynamic and entertaining show for our global audience," said Kramer and Yang. "We are deeply grateful to Jimmy, Molly and their teams for their incredible creativity and partnership and for going on this ride with us again."
"I always dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times," said Kimmel.
"Jimmy has cemented himself as one of the all-time great Oscars hosts with his perfect blend of humanity and humor, and Molly is one of the best live TV producers around. We are delighted to be working with them and their teams on the show," said Oscars executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan.
"After his triumphant return to the Oscars stage last year, we are honored to have Jimmy back to guide us through one of the most beloved celebrations in entertainment. He is such a valuable member of our Disney family, and we could not be more appreciative of him and his entire team," said Craig Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. "We are also grateful to have the multitalented Molly back on the producing team, and we have no doubt that this year will be a spectacular night celebrating the biggest films of the year."
"I'm especially honored to be part of the Oscars team this year, when we are all eager to be back together and back at work," said McNearney.
Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and is one of the longest-running talk show hosts in American television history. He hosted the 95th Oscars, which earned him an Emmy nomination and hosted back-to-back broadcasts in 2017 (89th Awards) and 2018 (90th Awards).
McNearney serves as executive producer and co-head writer for "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" She also earned an Emmy nomination for her work on the 95th Oscars.
The 96th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
When are The Oscars 2024 and how can I watch the 96th Academy Awards? The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC announced the 96th Oscars® will take place Sunday, March 10, 2024. The show will air live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Can't be near a TV on the Oscars 2024 date? Never fear, ABC has you covered! There are lots of options. Here's how to watch everything on TV or online. Tune in to ABC on your television or live stream the Oscars at abc.com or the ABC app.1 Be sure to watch on the ABC app from your smartphone and tablet (iOS and Android), computer on ABC.com and connected devices (Roku, AppleTV and Amazon Fire TV). Not sure if you can access the ABC live stream? Visit the ABC.com FAQ for the details.
The 96th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
ABOUT THE ACADEMY: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is home to a global membership of more than 10,500 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy recognizes and celebrates all aspects of the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars®. With the world's largest film museum and collection, the Academy preserves our cinematic history and presents honest and powerful programs about cinema's past, present, and future. Across all initiatives, the Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films.
1Live stream on abc.com and the ABC app is available with a participating TV provider account in select markets only. Visit ABC.com/faq for details.
