KJ Apa’s Jimmy Stewart Movie Trailer Previews His Untold Story

The official trailer for Jimmy just dropped, and KJ Apa looks unrecognizable as Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart. The biopic spans war, sacrifice, and the making of cinema’s most beloved Christmas film.

KJ Apa shines as Jimmy Stewart in new movie trailer

Burns & Co. Entertainment released the official trailer for Jimmy on May 20, 2026. The biopic stars KJ Apa as legendary actor Jimmy Stewart. The film opens exclusively in theaters on November 6, 2026, through Fathom Entertainment nationwide.

The trailer debuted during Jimmy Stewart Day celebrations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Stewart’s hometown. Additionally, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, led by Representative Jim Struzzi, designated May 20 as Jimmy Stewart Day. KJ Apa and Stewart’s daughter, Executive Producer Kelly Stewart-Harcourt, also unveiled a new movie tie-in exhibit at the Jimmy Stewart Museum during the event.

Meanwhile, the film covers the most transformative period of Stewart’s life. It spans his Academy Award win for Best Actor in The Philadelphia Story through his enlistment as a combat pilot. Furthermore, Stewart flew twenty missions over Europe during World War II and rose to the rank of colonel. He ultimately returned home broken and disheartened before George Bailey and It’s a Wonderful Life came calling.

“Jimmy Stewart was a hero. His legacy of service to the United States, his global reach through his films, and his devotion to his family are unparalleled,” Apa said in a press release. “Taking on this role is an enormous responsibility, and our goal is to honor his legacy, service, and family through Jimmy and share his story to remind audiences that heroes such as Jimmy did and still do exist.”

Aaron Burns directed the film from a screenplay by Justin Strawhand. The cast also includes Max Casella as Frank Capra, Jason Alexander as Louis B. Mayer, and Neal McDonough as Stewart’s father. Meanwhile, Papaian Studios and Commerce Casino presented Vet Tix with nearly one million dollars. The donation enables active duty military, veterans, and their families to see Jimmy through donated tickets.

Source: Comingsoon.net