Overview
- Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo joined Wolfhard’s monologue in an on-air reunion that underscored his move beyond child-star roles.
- A pre-taped sketch mocked spinoff chatter and the baseless “ninth episode” conspiracy, declaring the fake bonus chapter now “exists” inside SNL.
- The night’s standout parody reimagined a Heated Rivalry–style Harry Potter teaser, capped by a surprise Jason Momoa turn as Hagrid.
- A$AP Rocky made his SNL musical debut, helping launch the show’s first episode of 2026 after a four-week holiday break.
- Booking dynamics surfaced offstage as Jimmy Fallon said he recommended Wolfhard to Lorne Michaels for the hosting slot.