Ryan Reynolds will host a special screening of the new documentary John Candy: I Like Me at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Thursday September 25 at 7 p.m.
The night dubbed “John Candy: I Like Me — An Evening with Ryan Reynolds & Friends” will feature a screening of the film directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Reynolds’ Maximum Effort and Amazon MGM Studios.
The film is told from “those who knew John best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews. It’s a documentary of the life, career, and loss of one of the most beloved actors of all time.”
The screening is accompanied by a Q&A session with Ryan Reynolds along with Candy’s family and friends.
Net proceeds of each screening will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
John Candy: I Like Me premieres at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on opening night, Thursday, September 4, 2025. The film debuts globally on Prime Video on October 10, 2025.
