AceShowbiz - Sony and Columbia Pictures have revised the release schedule for "Saturday Night", expanding the film's rollout to include a platform release before its wide distribution. The film was initially scheduled for a wide release on October 11, but will now debut in a limited capacity on September 27 in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto. A wider limited release will follow on October 4, before the film expands nationwide on October 11.

Set in 1975, "Saturday Night" depicts the chaotic events leading up to the premiere of NBC's iconic sketch show, "Saturday Night Live". The film boasts a star-studded cast that includes Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels, Rachel Sennott as Rosie Shuster, and Dylan O'Brien as Dan Aykroyd.

The film has received critical acclaim following its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival, with Variety predicting it as a potential Oscar contender due to its "superb ensemble, sizzling script, and expert craftsmanship." Sony's decision to shift the release strategy suggests confidence in the film's quality and box office potential.

The historical comedy has garnered an 85% Rotten Tomatoes critic score, with critics praising its humor, chaos and depiction of the revolutionary moment in television history. TheWrap called it "a countdown in real time until we hear those famous words... 'Live from New York, it's Saturday Night.' "