Burns & Co. Entertainment Partners with Fathom Entertainment to Bring JIMMY To Theatres Nationwide November 6

Published by Fathom Entertainment on Mar 31, 2026 9:00 AM

Burns & Co. Entertainment Partners with Fathom Entertainment to Bring JIMMY To Theatres Nationwide November 6

Highly Anticipated Film Captures the Defining Years of Jimmy Stewart’s Life — From Hollywood Icon to World War II Hero

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Los Angeles and Denver – March 31, 2026 – Burns & Co. Entertainment announced today that the company is partnering with Fathom Entertainment for U.S. theatrical distribution of the highly anticipated feature film, JIMMY, based on the untold, true story of beloved American icon Jimmy Stewart. Starring KJ Apa as Jimmy Stewart, the movie will open nationwide with a traditional theatrical release beginning on November 6, 2026.

JIMMY brings to the big screen the most transformative years of Jimmy Stewart’s life – from winning the Academy Award® for Best Actor in The Philadelphia Story to serving as a combat pilot and commander in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Stewart flew 20 missions over Europe, rising to the rank of colonel, only to return home broken and disheartened. And then George Bailey came calling.

The all-star cast led by KJ Apa (“Riverdale”) as Stewart also includes Kara Killmer (“Chicago Fire”) as Lady Julia; Neal McDonough (Minority Report, “Justified”) as Stewart’s father, Alexander; Max Casella (“Tulsa King”, Inside Llewyn Davis ) as Frank Capra; Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld,” Pretty Woman) as Louis B. Mayer; Christopher McDonald (Thelma &Louise, Happy Gilmore) as Lionel Barrymore; Sarah Drew (“Mistletoe Murders,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) as Hedda Hopper; Rob Riggle (Step Brothers, 12 Strong) as Colonel Terrill; Julian Works (The Long Game, “9-1-1:Lone Star”) as Second Lieutenant Martinez; Jemma Donovan (“Neighbours”) as Ginger Rogers; and Jen Lilley (“Days of Our Lives”) as Gloria Stewart. Aaron Burns (Beyond The Mask, Birthright: Outlaw) directed the movie from a script by Justin Strawhand (The Mythmakers, Birthright: Outlaw).

“We are thrilled to partner with Fathom on the U.S. distribution of JIMMY. The Fathom team has the passion and commitment to excellence that we were really looking for in a theatrical partner,” said Director and Producer Aaron Burns. “We are honored that JIMMY will be widely available to audiences across the country, not only because JIMMY is a movie for all audiences, but because it will inspire and remind Americans of the importance of true heroes like Jimmy Stewart in our midst.”

“Fathom Entertainment is thrilled to partner with Burns & Co. and bring JIMMY – the fascinating and inspiring story of the iconic American actor Jimmy Stewart – to the big screen with a wide nationwide theatrical release on November 6.  JIMMY is a special film — filled with genuine heart and terrific performances – from a remarkable ensemble cast that brings Hollywood’s golden age and the battlefields of World War II vividly to life,” said Ray Nutt, Chief Executive Officer of Fathom Entertainment  “And for those who fall in love with JIMMY this November, Fathom has something wonderful waiting with It’s a Wonderful Life back in theatres beginning on December 18 for its 80th anniversary.”

Nutt continued, “With JIMMY and the recently announced Wildwood, Fathom is fortifying its position in the theatrical distribution marketplace as a vibrant partner for major Hollywood releases, while maintaining its filmmaker-friendly legacy for indie and genre-based specialty theatrical projects.”

Nutt will host Apa and debut JIMMY footage to attendees of CinemaCon®, the world’s largest convention for the global cinema industry and the official convention of Cinema United, during his prepared remarks at the Filmmakers Luncheon Program on April 16.

Burns & Co. previously announced an ambitious GIVE BACK campaign partnership with Vet Tix, a veteran-led, nonprofit organization, as a thank you to those who serve and the loved ones who support them, to see JIMMY in theatres through donated tickets. Burns & Co. hopes through corporate, charitable, and community donations to provide 1 million donated tickets through Vet Tix. All donations to the campaign are 100% tax deductible and 100% of the proceeds go towards donated tickets. To join the Give Back campaign, please visit: GIVE BACK.

Watch the JIMMY trailer here: JIMMY – Official Teaser Trailer

You can download photos from the film here: JIMMY – Release Photos

David Cook, Angela Galgani Sullivan, Jack McClintock, John Norton of Redted Media, Burns, and Justin Strawhand are the producers of JIMMY. Kelly Steward Harcourt, Jimmy’s daughter, is an Executive Producer on the film.

To learn more about JIMMY, visit the movie’s website: https://jimmythemovie.com/. JIMMY is also on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok: @jimmystewartmovie; and on X: @jimmymovie2026.

Tickets for JIMMY will be available this September online and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change)..For more information and to be notified when tickets go on sale, please visit Fathom Entertainment.

About Burns & Co. Entertainment
Burns & Co Entertainment tells timeless stories that uplift, entertain, and inspire audiences worldwide. In addition to being the team behind JIMMY, Burns & Co. is in pre-production on its first animated feature THE MYTHMAKERS, based on the best-selling graphic novel about legendary storytellers C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien

About Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of content to movie theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom Entertainment has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements across various genres and formats, including feature films, episodic content, documentaries, concerts, and live events. Fathom consistently ranks among the top 10 theatrical distributors in North America and distributes content to cinemas worldwide. Fathom Entertainment is owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and Regal Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). For more information, visit FathomEntertainment.com.

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Contacts:

Angela Sullivan
Burns & Co. Entertainment
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Eric Becker
Fathom Entertainment
(303) 638-3469
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