Jimmy Opens Outside Box Office Top 10
The Jimmy Stewart biopic debuted with about $2 million over its first three days in nearly 1,500 theaters.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Comedy
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Jimmy, a biopic of Jimmy Stewart, debuted outside the domestic box-office top 10 with about $2 million in its first three days. The film opened in nearly 1,500 theaters nationwide.
Why it matters
The opening results place the film well behind the weekend leaders, with Godzilla Minus Zero topping the domestic chart at roughly $32 million. For U.S. moviegoers, the figures show how a mid-budget biopic is competing for screens against major franchise releases.
Jimmy grossed approximately $2 million in its first three days against a reported $14 million budget, while Wild Horse Nine earned $6 million in its opening weekend from 400 more theaters. The film's longer-term commercial trajectory after this opening remains unreported.
The players
Jimmy Stewart
Jimmy Stewart was an American actor whose film career spanned classic Hollywood westerns, comedies, and dramas.
The details
Jimmy, a biopic of Jimmy Stewart, was released November 6, 2026 in nearly 1,500 theaters nationwide. Critics gave it a 63% score on Rotten Tomatoes while audiences gave it 96%, and the production carried a reported budget of $14 million.
Timeline
Jimmy was released on November 6, 2026.
Jimmy's opening weekend fell outside the domestic box-office top 10 in the weekend before November 10, 2026.
Hershey is scheduled for theatrical release the following week.
Industry Dynamics
The gap between Jimmy's 96% audience score and 63% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes reflects a recurring split in how the aggregator captures reception for mid-budget films. The film's opening against franchise competition also underscores the ongoing squeeze on theatrical screens for adult-oriented biopics.
Moviegoers can see Jimmy in nearly 1,500 theaters nationwide, and the film's strong audience reception suggests it may reach home-viewing platforms later. The source does not specify a PVOD release date.
The takeaway
A film can open modestly at the box office yet still find an audience, as Jimmy's strong audience score suggests its reception may extend beyond opening weekend. Readers tracking the film should watch the coming weeks for how it holds against new releases.
What happens next
Hershey will be released theatrically next week, which will shift the competitive landscape for screens and weekend grosses.
Further reading
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