SNL Cinematic Universe

Where to start with a 21-film tribute to 50 years of Saturday Night Live? Right at the beginning… Jason Reitman’s 2024 film captures the frenzied hours in the lead-up to its very first episode as a motley bunch of then-unknown and untrained young comedians prepare to step into a revolutionary spotlight that will change history and make them all stars. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Comedian Andy Kaufman — frequent guest on SNL including its first episode — honed his craft on stage before moving to the screen. This new documentary dives into his perplexing career, blurring the lines between reality and performance, leaving audiences questioning the true essence of this enigmatic figure even nearly 40 years after his alleged passing. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Sprung from a SNL skit, written by co-star Dan Aykroyd and director John Landis, and cast to the gills with R&B legends. Jake and Elwood Blues are on a mission from God. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

SNL producer Lorne Michaels teamed up with Steve Martin, Randy Newman and John Landis to create this tale of a trio of silver-screen heroes (Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short). Summoned to a Mexican village believing it's just a "personal appearance," they find they're up against real banditos. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

This filmed version of Gilda Radner’s one-woman show finds the comedian revisiting characters made popular on SNL. Boosted by a full slate of SNL writers and directed by Mike Nichols and Lorne Michaels, GILDA LIVE also features appearances by SNL mainstays Paul Shaffer and Father Guido Sarducci, as well as a rare on-screen appearance by composer Howard Shore. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

The worlds of SNL and SCTV collide when Harold Ramis teamed up with then-SNL writer Brian Doyle-Murray for this Chevy Chase and Bill Murray vehicle — set amid the misadventures and denizens of an exclusive country club populated by the likes of Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight (his final role) and an elusive gopher. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Spoiled and dimwitted Billy Madison must repeat grades 1-12 to prove he's worthy of inheriting his father's hotel empire. Hilarious hijinks ensue as Billy navigates schoolyard bullies, falls for his teacher, and faces off against a ruthless rival in this classic Adam Sandler comedy, co-written by frequent collaborator and SNL head writer/producer Tim Herlihy. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

When the National Guard fires on an unresponsive craft in American airspace, its alien inhabitants (Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin) crash near Manhattan and must assimilate to life in suburbia while waiting for their rescue — despite their odd appearance and monotone voices. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe and screening in 35mm.

A freewheeling Detroit cop (Eddie Murphy) pursuing a murder investigation finds himself working within the very different culture of Beverly Hills. Filmed at the height of Murphy’s success at SNL, it made the comedian a massive star, launched a #1-selling soundtrack, and did much to establish the action-comedy as the biggest genre of the ‘80s. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Former special operative MacGruber is called back into action to take down his arch-enemy, Dieter Von Cunth, a madman bent on destroying Washington, D.C., in this explosive action comedy based on the popular recurring SNL sketch. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe