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Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard hosted Saturday Night Live and, along with Caleb McLaughlin, faced swift backlash for jokes many labeled misogynistic and tasteless. The opening monologue touched on growing up in the spotlight, including a crude line about learning what a woman looks like on camera, and a later Sex and the City–themed skit with McLaughlin drew further criticism for its content and context on women’s bodies.
Finn Wolfhard hosted Saturday Night Live’s 2026 premiere as A$AP Rocky made his SNL debut, delivering two live sets—“Punk Rocky” with guests from the video and a second slot featuring “Don’t Be Dumb”/“Trip Baby” and “Helicopter.” Stranger Things stars Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo popped up in a post‑monologue bit, Sabrina Carpenter cameoed via Snackhomiez, Jason Momoa appeared in a Heated Wizardry trailer, and rumors circulated that Rihanna and Joe Keery were in the audience. A Bob Weir tribute closed the show, with next week’s lineup announced as Geese and Teyana Taylor.
Saturday Night Live lampooned Crave/HBO’s fictional Heated Rivalry hockey series by turning Harry Potter and Ron Weasley into rival Hogwarts quidditch players in a pre-taped sketch called Heated Wizardry, starring Finn Wolfhard and Ben Marshall, with a surprise Jason Momoa as Hagrid and playful jabs at JK Rowling as the hosts reflect on growing up and taking on adult roles.
Finn Wolfhard hosted Saturday Night Live and joked about growing up since Stranger Things began, noting he was 12 when the show aired and quipping about puberty and his first on-camera kiss. He and co-stars Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin nodded to shedding child-star status, sharing a toast as Wolfhard mock-spits out an alcoholic drink saying it’s “too spicy,” signaling they’re now adults.
Finn Wolfhard’s SNL monologue was crashed by Stranger Things co-stars Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin, who joined him on stage to joke about growing up onscreen—including his first kiss on camera—before a Demogorgon moment and sketches about potential spinoffs capped the bit.
Saturday Night Live's 51st season resumes on Jan. 17 with Finn Wolfhard hosting and A$AP Rocky as musical guest, following a midseason break, with the season featuring various celebrity hosts and musical acts.
Finn Wolfhard, known for his role in Stranger Things, plans to focus on his music career, including touring and releasing new albums, while keeping his acting options open. He has also completed a stunt comedy film and expressed interest in working with certain directors and friends in future projects.
Saturday Night Live will return in January with Finn Wolfhard hosting and A$AP Rocky making his debut as a musical guest, marking Wolfhard's first hosting appearance and Rocky's first time as a musical performer on the show.
Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk are set to write and potentially direct a remake of the 1999 horror comedy "Idle Hands" for Sony Pictures, with Jason Reitman producing. The duo, known for their work on "Hell of a Summer," aim to bring a fresh perspective to the film, which originally starred Devon Sawa and Jessica Alba. Reitman, who has collaborated with Wolfhard and Bryk on previous projects, expressed enthusiasm for their unique take on the story.
Finn Wolfhard discusses his roles in "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," "Stranger Things 5," and "SNL 1975," expressing excitement for the upcoming projects. He reflects on the transition of Jason Reitman to a producer role for "Frozen Empire" after the passing of Ivan Reitman, and shares insights into the grandeur of "Stranger Things 5." Wolfhard also talks about his experiences working with the cast and crew, as well as his upcoming solo music album.