John Oliver Extends HBO Contract for 'Last Week Tonight' Through 2027
The late-night host signs a one-year deal amidst ongoing corporate ownership uncertainty.
Summary
John Oliver has signed a one-year contract extension with HBO to continue hosting 'Last Week Tonight' through 2027
The shorter extension represents a shift from the host's customary three-year deal structure
The renewal comes during ongoing uncertainty surrounding Warner Bros Discovery and prospective corporate acquisitions
HBO and John Oliver have officially agreed to a contract extension that will keep Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on the network through the end of 2027. The deal extends the Emmy-winning late-night series through its upcoming 14th season.
Unlike John Oliver’s previous renewals—which historically secured three-year commitments, including a December 2023 deal that carried the show through Season 13—the current agreement spans a single year. The shorter timeframe comes as parent company Warner Bros. Discovery faces corporate uncertainty surrounding potential acquisition moves, including a proposed deal involving Paramount Skydance.
Oliver, who launched the weekly late-night program on HBO in 2014, has frequently addressed the network’s shifting corporate ownership on-air. Despite the changing landscape behind the scenes, the extension ensures that Last Week Tonight will maintain its regular broadcast schedule through 2027.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver currently airs new episodes on HBO and streams on Max.
