When did Finn Wolfhard host SNL and who was the musical guest?

Finn Wolfhard hosted SNL on January 17, 2026, with musical guest A$AP Rocky.

What did Finn Wolfhard joke about in his SNL monologue?

In his monologue, Finn Wolfhard joked about growing up on Stranger Things, being ready for 'adult films,' and embracing adulthood.

Which Stranger Things co-stars appeared during the monologue?

Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin made surprise cameos during the monologue, referencing their changing appearances and former child star status.

What was the main SNL sketch about Stranger Things?

A pre-recorded sketch spoofed Stranger Things conspiracies, inventing a fake secret ninth episode and parody spinoffs like 'Strangerous Minds,' 'The Wheeler Report,' and 'Mike in Manhattan.'

Who else cameoed in the Stranger Things parody sketch?

Kenan Thompson cameoed as Eleven in the parody sketch targeting fan theories and the show's ambiguous finale.

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Finn Wolfhard Hosts SNL, Skewers 'Stranger Things' Finale

Finn Wolfhard hosted SNL, joked about adulthood after Stranger Things ended, reunited with co-stars and starred in sketches lampooning a phantom ninth episode and spinoffs.

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Finn Wolfhard hosted SNL's first 2026 episode, opening with a monologue about growing up on Stranger Things and joking he’s ready for 'adult films' and adulthood.

Co-stars Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin made surprise stage cameos during the monologue, recalling social-media commentary about their changing faces and 'former child star' status.

A pre-recorded SNL sketch spoofed Stranger Things conspiracies, inventing '90s-style spinoffs and a fake secret ninth episode that fans had speculated would reveal the true ending.

Sketch spinoffs included 'Strangerous Minds' about Steve Harrington and 'The Wheeler Report,' plus a Sex-and-the-City-style 'Mike in Manhattan' promo, parodying franchise expansion.

Kenan Thompson cameoed as Eleven in the parody; the sketches targeted fan theories and used humor to address the show's ambiguous finale and fans' dissatisfaction.

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Center-leaning sources frame the SNL segment as lighthearted, fan-focused entertainment, stressing nostalgia and celebrity jokes. Editorial choices use playful evaluative language (e.g., "spoofed," "skewering"), prioritize punchy monologue quotes and skit descriptions, and organize coverage around standout moments rather than critique or broader context, producing an upbeat, celebratory tone.

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: Finn Wolfhard hosted SNL on January 17, 2026, with musical guest A$AP Rocky.
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Saturday Night Live
: In his monologue, Finn Wolfhard joked about growing up on Stranger Things, being ready for 'adult films,' and embracing adulthood.
Sources:
Saturday Night Live
: Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin made surprise cameos during the monologue, referencing their changing appearances and former child star status.
Sources:
Saturday Night Live
: A pre-recorded sketch spoofed Stranger Things conspiracies, inventing a fake secret ninth episode and parody spinoffs like 'Strangerous Minds,' 'The Wheeler Report,' and 'Mike in Manhattan.'
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Saturday Night Live
: Kenan Thompson cameoed as Eleven in the parody sketch targeting fan theories and the show's ambiguous finale.
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Saturday Night Live

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