Saturday Night: The Movie Celebrating SNL's Legacy

If you are looking for an incredibly compelling glimpse back into the magic of one of the most popular TV shows, you will love Saturday Night. A Movie that tells the whole story of one of the best TV comedy series in existence.

How Saturday Night Was Made:

Fans of the show, will know, this movie came to be as it's set on October 11, 1975.

The very date that Saturday Night Live aired its very first episode. You may think, of course it was amazing from the beginning, but as with any show there were all kinds of interesting events, and this was one to go behind the scenes, revealing those key moments and stories.

It features those icons you know and love and will bring you to October 2024 with an amazing performance of some big talents like Chevy Chase, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, those incredible and famous comedic icons that brought laughter to generations. The story is brought to life by the talents of Jason Reitman.

You can even get a special glimpse at the behind the scenes as Jim Henson's history is part of Saturday Night Live. This movie gives you an incredible insight as you journey back in time to understand the legacy of "SNL.

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A Theatrical Release

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There are a couple of ways that you can see Saturday Night. In the film’s early days, it looks like it's just coming to movie theaters, first. You will have to make a run to theaters on October 11, 2024! That's when you can catch the movie.

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Where To Watch Streaming:

The cast of Saturday Night sitting on the set posing for a picture in Saturday Night Image

If going to theaters isn't in the cards for you. There is always the streaming version of things to consider.

If you are looking to see this film as soon as possible then Netflix is the spot! That’s where the movie will air!

There are a couple of factors that will make you have to wait a little longer to get it on a streaming platform! One of these reasons is the studio deal! The movie will be available to watch starting in February 2025! What you need to think about! For Saturday Night to air on a streaming platform, it will have to go through theaters, but it appears the process will start around February, in about four months from now.

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How To Watch Digitally:

A whole lot of people don't like streaming and enjoy getting the classic at-home experience!

It seems Sony, the studio behind this production will make a few more moves after releasing Saturday Night on streaming, to help ensure the film is seen by audiences everywhere! The film will be available for digital purchase! This gives audiences an ability to either rent or purchase!

Those who look forward to these digitally released films might have to wait a bit longer. If everything goes according to plan, they will get it around late November 2024.

A short amount of time away and what is so fascinating about these movie releases. Well, those that don't stream but do like a good movie night, can wait until that big moment and have their own viewing parties! For now, if you are ready for some fun and compelling humor, "Saturday Night", gives a real dive into how those behind-the-scenes efforts helped to make an incredible series. If this isn't your thing, maybe take a look at other movies Sony will release, too!

Saturday Night: The Movie Celebrating SNL's Legacy

How Saturday Night Was Made:

A Theatrical Release

Where To Watch Streaming:

How To Watch Digitally:

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