How to Stream Will Ferrell Movies Ahead of His SNL Return

Will Ferrell is scheduled to return to Studio 8H to host the final episode of Saturday Night Live Season 51 on May 16, 2026.

According to a Peacock announcement published on April 10, 2026, Ferrell will be joined by musical guest Paul McCartney for the season finale.

This appearance marks the sixth time Ferrell has hosted the sketch comedy series, having officially joined the show’s Five-Timers Club in November 2019.

Saturday Night Live History

Ferrell originally rose to prominence as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, where he performed from 1995 to 2002.

During his tenure from Season 21 through Season 27, he became known for several standout sketches, including Celebrity Jeopardy!, More Cowbell, and various installments of Spartan Cheerleaders.

Streaming Options on Peacock and Netflix

Viewers looking to watch Ferrell’s filmography ahead of the May 16 broadcast can find several titles across major streaming platforms.

Peacock currently offers the 2008 comedy Step Brothers, in which Ferrell stars alongside John C. Reilly as one of two adult men still living with their parents.

Netflix also hosts a variety of Ferrell’s projects, including the following titles:

• Step Brothers
• Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
• Megamind (2010)
• Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)
• Will &amp. Harper, a documentary featuring Ferrell and his friend Harper Steele

Between Two Ferns: The Movie is a mockumentary based on a web series where Ferrell plays the owner of the Funny or Die website.

Career Background and Accolades

Beyond his work on television, Ferrell established himself as a central figure in the frat pack, a group of comedic actors who rose to prominence at the turn of the 21st century. This group included Ben Stiller, Steve Carell, Jack Black, Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd, and Vince Vaughn.

His film career spans a wide range of comedic roles in movies such as Elf, Talladega Nights, Blades of Glory, The Other Guys, and Get Hard. He has also taken on dramatic roles, appearing in the film Stranger than Fiction.

In addition to his acting, Ferrell is a co-founder of the comedy website Funny or Die. His contributions to American humor were formally recognized in 2011 when he was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.