A familiar face is returning to Studio 8H this weekend.
Actress Dakota Johnson will host Saturday Night Live on October 3, with musical guest Turnstile.
The 50 Shades of Grey star, 36, is headlining the sketch comedy show for a third time following the premiere of her latest film, Verity.
Johnson first hosted in February 2015 and returned in January 2024. She also appeared in the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special in 2015 and made a cameo in December 2025.
Turnstile is making its SNL debut, becoming the first hardcore band to perform on the show since Fear in 1981. They’ll hit the stage fresh off winning Best Rock Album (NEVER ENOUGH) and Best Metal Performance (“BIRDS”) at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Johnson stars alongside Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett in the psychological romantic thriller Verity, which landed in theaters on October 2. Based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover, the story follows a struggling writer hired to finish a successful book series after the original author is left incapacitated by a severe car accident.
Saturday Night Live FAQ
Who is hosting SNL Season 52, Episode 2?
Actress Dakota Johnson will host Season 52, Episode 2 of SNL on Saturday, October 3, with musical guest Turnstile.
Who are the new cast members for SNL Season 52?
Grace Reiter and Saidah Belo-Osagie have joined SNL for Season 52, following the departures of longtime cast member Chloe Fineman and Please Don’t Destroy’s Martin Herlihy.
How to watch SNL?
Saturday Night Live airs on NBC and Peacock at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT. New episodes stream the next day on Peacock, along with all previous SNL episodes.
