The "Weekend Update" desk got a heavy dose of satire as Jeremy Culhane made his grand return for the Season 52 premiere of Saturday Night Live. Slipping back into his fan-favorite Tucker Carlson impression for the third time, Culhane spent the segment offering some… unique takes on this summer's biggest box office hits.
Things kicked off with "The Odyssey," where the character took aim at the IMAX 70mm format, calling it the "gay inch." He also didn't miss a beat when discussing "Spider-Man: Brand New Gender"—a name Colin Jost quickly corrected—by singing his own version of a theme song. The bit continued with a confused monologue about Zendaya’s single-name status, insisting that having two names is "the rule."
Movie reviews and chaos
When the conversation shifted to the film "Obsession," the bit framed the plot as the "left’s idea of a horror movie," specifically poking fun at the idea of a heterosexual relationship being the antagonist. The segment also featured a surprise "betrayal" when Carlson claimed he had turned on Donald Trump, only to deliver a punchline about "Minions and Monsters" being the former President’s cabinet. The bit wrapped up with an incredibly raunchy joke regarding "Toy Story 5" that definitely left the studio audience reeling.
Why it matters
Jeremy Culhane’s Tucker Carlson impression has lowkey become a highlight of the "Weekend Update" rotation. By using the character to satirize trending pop-culture debates and conservative talking points, SNL continues its tradition of using the desk to process the internet’s most chaotic energy in real-time. It’s giving classic political satire, and frankly, we are here for it.
