SNL's Weekend Update Takes Aim at Hollywood's Franchise Slate
Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update skewered the movie business, name-checking Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey and Paramount+ in a franchise-heavy sketch.
Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update turned its attention to the movie business this weekend, with a segment built around the industry's reliance on familiar titles.
The sketch name-checked a slate of upcoming releases, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Obsession, Toy Story 5, Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie and Minions and Monsters.
Jeremy Culhane appeared in the segment as Tucker Carlson, according to Deadline.
Michael Che also took a swing at Paramount+, joking about the streamer and Taylor Sheridan. On-screen graphics listed Sheridan's television output, including Yellowstone, 1883, Dutton Ranch and Tulsa King.
The bit landed as studios continue to lean on established franchises and star-driven event films to fill their calendars.
Quick answers
What movies did SNL's Weekend Update mention?
The sketch referenced Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Obsession, Toy Story 5, Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie and Minions and Monsters.
Who appeared as Tucker Carlson on Weekend Update?
Jeremy Culhane appeared in the segment as Tucker Carlson.
Which Taylor Sheridan shows were referenced?
On-screen mentions included Yellowstone, 1883, Dutton Ranch and Tulsa King.