Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Central Intelligence, and Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire (yes it was a real thing and it was amazing) star Kevin Hart has announced that he will be hosting the 91st annual Academy Awards ceremony early next year. He replaces Jimmy Kimmel, who handled hosting duties for the past two Oscars.

You can see what Hart had to say about the announcement and how much it means to him, as well as tweets from the Academy and Kimmel, below.

A new batch of Oscar statuettes will be handed out when the 91st Academy Awards ceremony takes place on February 24, 2019.

Hart made the announcement on Instagram, which is followed by the tweets:

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For years I have been asked if I would ever Host the Oscars and my answer was always the same…I said that it would be the opportunity of a lifetime for me as a comedian and that it will happen when it’s suppose to. I am so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the Oscars. I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time….To be able to join the legendary list of host that have graced that stage is unbelievable. I know my mom is smiling from ear to ear right now. I want to thank my family/friends/fans for supporting me & riding with me all this time….I will be sure to make this years Oscars a special one. I appreciate the @TheAcademy for the opportunity ….now it’s time to rise to the occasion #Oscars

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Dec 4, 2018 at 5:01pm PST

Welcome to the family, @kevinhart4real! #Oscars https://t.co/vfcxAeJlwQ

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) December 5, 2018

"I'm so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the #Oscars." – @KevinHart4real

So are we. pic.twitter.com/DzZaKpdnYW

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) December 5, 2018

Congratulations amigo – @TheAcademy made an excellent choice. You are going to kill it https://t.co/OXmXIGVVD5

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) December 5, 2018

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