Jimmy, the KJ Apa Jimmy Stewart WWII biopic, opens nationwide on November 6

Jimmy opens nationwide on November 6, one week from today. [2] [3] The film is a biopic about Jimmy Stewart that centres on the years he put his career on hold to serve in the Second World War. [1] [2] KJ Apa, known for the series Riverdale, plays Stewart. [5] [3]

A wide release through Fathom

Burns & Co. Entertainment is partnering with Fathom Entertainment for U.S. theatrical distribution. [2] [3] Fathom says the film will open nationwide with a traditional theatrical release starting November 6. [3] [5]

Limited theatres across the U.S. will host early screenings from Sunday, November 1, and tickets are on sale now. [1] Vet Tix also gives the date as November 6, 2026, in its own notice. [4] [5]

Fathom will also bring It's a Wonderful Life back to theatres starting December 18, for its 80th anniversary. [2] [3]

Festival run before the national opening

Fathom says the film had a strong festival run, and critics praised it. [1] The Washington West Film Festival billed it as an East Coast premiere, with a screening on October 10 at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas in Reston Town Center, Virginia. [6] The same festival listed Jimmy as its closing night film. [6]

What the film covers

The film covers the period from Stewart's Academy Award win for The Philadelphia Story to his World War II service as a combat pilot and commander. [2] [5] Stewart flew 20 missions over Europe, reached the rank of colonel, and returned home emotionally exhausted. [2] [5] Shortly after, he was offered the role of George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life. [2]

Fathom describes the story as Stewart putting his career on hold to serve his country. [1] Vet Tix's notice is headlined around his World War II service. [4]

Cast and creative team

Aaron Burns directed the film. [2] [4] Justin Strawhand wrote the script. [2] [1]

The supporting cast includes Kara Killmer, Neal McDonough, Max Casella, Jason Alexander, Christopher McDonald, Sarah Drew and Rob Riggle. [1] [2] Several of them play real figures. Casella plays Frank Capra, Alexander plays Louis B. Mayer, McDonald plays Lionel Barrymore and Drew plays Hedda Hopper. [2] Julian Works, Jen Lilley and Jemma Donovan also appear. [1] [6]

Burns said, "We are thrilled to partner with Fathom on the U.S. distribution of 'Jimmy.'" [2] [3]

Fathom's Ray Nutt, its CEO, called the film "a special film" with "genuine heart and terrific performances." [2] [3] Nutt was set to host KJ Apa and show footage at CinemaCon on April 16. [2] [3]

Free tickets for veterans

Fathom and Burns & Co. Entertainment partnered with Vet Tix on a ticket programme that gives veterans, first responders and their families access to screenings. [1] [4] Vet Tix describes the campaign as donated movie tickets for active-duty military members, veterans, first responders and their families. [4] It set a target of one million donated tickets. [4] Fathom says more than $1 million in tickets have been given out nationwide so far. [1]