Directed by Jason Reitman, Saturday Night dramatizes the chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the very first broadcast of Saturday Night Live on October 11, 1975.
Gabriel LaBelle stars as Lorne Michaels, leading a large ensemble cast portraying original cast members and crew like Chevy Chase (Cory Michael Smith), John Belushi (Matt Wood), Dan Aykroyd (Dylan O'Brien), and Gilda Radner (Ella Hunt). Saturday Night
The film had a limited release on September 27, 2024, followed by a wide release on October 11, 2024, to coincide with the 49th anniversary of the show. It received positive reviews for its fast-paced, "behind-the-scenes" feel, but was a box office disappointment, grossing roughly $10 million against a $25–30 million budget. Directed by Jason Reitman, Saturday Night dramatizes the