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Finn Wolfhard Hosts SNL with Stranger Things Co-Stars
Finn Wolfhard hosted Saturday Night Live and made jokes about growing up on Stranger Things.
He talked about how 400 million people watched him go through puberty on the show.
His co-stars, Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin, surprised him on stage.
They joked about being former child stars and how people talk about their changing looks.
Later, the show made fun of Stranger Things with fake spinoffs like 'Strangerous Minds' and 'Mike in Manhattan'.
They also joked about how Will Byers' coming out scene is still ongoing.
It was a funny and lighthearted episode that celebrated the cast's growth and the show's popularity.
Finn also mentioned his plans to focus more on music and tour with his band.
Finn Wolfhard hosted Saturday Night Live and joked about growing up on Stranger Things.
He mentioned that 400 million people watched him go through puberty on the show.
Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin made a surprise appearance during his monologue.
The show featured a spoof of Stranger Things with fake spinoffs and humorous takes on the cast's growth.
Finn Wolfhard also discussed his plans to focus more on music and tour with his band.
- Who
- Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin
- What
- Saturday Night Live episode featuring Stranger Things spoofs and jokes about growing up
- Where
- Studio 8H, NBC
- When
- January 18, 2026
- Why
- To entertain viewers with humor and satire about the Stranger Things cast's growth and the show's popularity
Key facts
- Host
- Finn Wolfhard
- Co-Stars
- Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin
- Show
- Saturday Night Live
- Date
- January 18, 2026
- Spoofed Show
- Stranger Things
- Spinoffs Mentioned
- Strangerous Minds, Mike in Manhattan, The Wheeler Report
- Actor's Age
- 23
Timeline
Stranger Things' finale fever boosts Finn Wolfhard to SNL hosting gig.
Then, buzz propels Wolfhard to SNL's stage.
Popularity surge, fueled by 'Stranger Things' finale, lands Wolfhard SNL spot.
SNL welcomes Wolfhard, likely riding 'Stranger Things' wave.
Wolfhard hosts SNL, joined by 'Stranger Things' co-stars for celebratory sketch.
Quotes
Finn Wolfhard
Actor known for his role in Stranger Things and host of the January 17 episode of Saturday Night Live.
“So ... meet the new me. The man me. Because I'm not a kid anymore.”
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Caleb McLaughlin
Actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-star of Finn Wolfhard on the January 17 episode of Saturday Night Live.
“And neither are we! We're not child stars, we're former child stars.”
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Sources
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