SNL Finn Wolfhard Host 2026: Stranger Things Star Takes Studio 8H
Finn Wolfhard is set to host the first SNL episode of 2026 on Jan 17, featuring musical guest A$AP Rocky. Read about the Stranger Things star's debut and cast changes.
Straight from his final battle in the Upside Down, Finn Wolfhard's heading to New York to save the night. According to Entertainment Weekly, the 'Stranger Things' standout will make his hosting debut on January 17, 2026, for the first new episode of the year. He's joined by first-time musical guest A$AP Rocky as SNL returns from its winter hiatus.
SNL Finn Wolfhard Host 2026 Lineup and Lore
The 23-year-old actor's appearance feels like a full-circle moment. He recently starred in Jason Reitman's Saturday Night (2024), where he played an NBC page during the show's chaotic 1975 premiere. Now, he's the one taking the center stage. This follows the massive series finale of Stranger Things which aired this past Wednesday, January 1, marking the end of a decade-long journey for the Hawkins gang.
A New Era for the Cast
The show will look a bit different when it returns. Fan-favorite cast member Bowen Yang exited the show on December 20, 2025, after seven seasons. His emotional departure during the episode hosted by Ariana Grande leaves a significant void in the ensemble. Fans should also prepare for another scheduling shift, as the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina will likely cause a three-week break starting in early February.
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