Ryan Reynolds is taking the John Candy: I Like Me documentary on a tour of special screenings across North America, a move central to the Ryan Reynolds Documentary Tour. The events include on-stage conversations with John Candy’s family and friends, with net proceeds supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
On-stage Format and Guests
After each screening, Reynolds will be joined on stage by surprise guests, including members of John Candy’s family and close friends, as they participate in a moderated conversation.
Movies bring people together and millions of people came together to watch John Candy,
Ryan Reynolds, Actor/Producer
I am so excited to share our film on a big screen and to share the stage with some of the people who knew him best as they share their memories of the man. We’re also honored this tour will help support St. Jude’s.
Ryan Reynolds, Actor/Producer
Net proceeds from each screening will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to honor John’s spirit of generosity.
Tickets for the screenings are set to go on sale starting Wednesday, September 10 at 10am local time and through JohnCandy.com.
Dates and Venues
- September 23, 2025 – Ridgefield, CT – Prospector Theater
- September 24, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA – Miller Theater – in partnership with the Philadelphia Film Society
- September 25, 2025 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre
- October 2, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – The Montalbán – in partnership with Film Independent
- October 5, 2025 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre – in partnership with Chicago Underground Film Festival and The Second City
- October 6, 2025 – Toronto, ON (CAN) – Queen Elizabeth Theatre – in partnership with The Toronto Argonauts
- October 8, 2025 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre – in partnership with the Tribeca Festival and The Second City
- October 14, 2025 – Boston, MA – Shubert Theatre – in partnership with the Independent Film Festival of Boston
Background and Key Moments
Ryan Reynolds, who also serves as a producer, premiered the documentary at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival last week with director Colin Hanks and John Candy’s children Jennifer and Christopher.
About the Film and Philanthropy
The project centers on the documentary John Candy: I Like Me, with Reynolds describing the film as a way to celebrate a beloved comedian while moving it onto the big screen for broader audience connection. The on-tour conversations aim to honor Candy’s memory through candid recollections from family and friends, and the charitable component underscores Reynolds’ involvement with St. Jude’s.
Why This Matters and What Might Come Next
The tour blends film, live discussion, and philanthropy, potentially broadening audiences for John Candy’s work while reinforcing Reynolds’ role as a producer who champions charitable causes. By linking every screening to St. Jude’s, the initiative leverages fan enthusiasm for classic cinema to support a meaningful cause. As the tour unfolds, fans will see how Candy’s legacy resonates across generations, with new conversations that connect the past to contemporary audiences through cinema and storytelling.
Contextual Notes and People to Watch
Key figures connected to the project include Ryan Reynolds, John Candy, Colin Hanks, and Candy’s children Jennifer and Christopher. Partnerships with organizations such as the Philadelphia Film Society, Film Independent, the Chicago Underground Film Festival, The Second City, the Tribeca Festival, and the Independent Film Festival of Boston help shape each stop on the tour. Venues span across Ridgefield, Philadelphia, New Brunswick, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, and Boston, reflecting a broad geographic reach and a coordinated effort with local partners.
