A biopic about Milton Hershey will screen at AMC Classic Hampden 8 in Mechanicsburg during its opening week, giving Cumberland Valley-area residents a local option to see the Central Pennsylvania-set film.

The movie, titled "Hershey," will have premiere screenings at Hershey Theatre on Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 before opening nationally Wednesday, Nov. 25, according to Angel, the film's distributor.

AMC Classic Hampden 8 is among eight Central Pennsylvania theaters expected to show the film during its first week, ABC27 first reported. The theater is at 4950 Carlisle Pike in Hampden Township.

Finn Wittrock stars as Milton Hershey, with Alexandra Daddario playing his wife, Catherine "Kitty" Hershey. Mark Waters directed the film, which also features Alan Ruck, David Costabile, Richard Kind and Heléne Yorke, according to Angel's production announcement.

The biographical drama follows Hershey's early business failures, the development of his chocolate company and his relationship with Catherine. It also explores the couple's philanthropic legacy.

The film is rated PG and runs one hour and 40 minutes.

Hershey Theatre premiere events

The Nov. 16 screening at Hershey Theatre begins at 6:30 p.m., according to the organizer's premiere schedule. The evening includes red carpet activities and welcoming remarks from representatives of the filmmakers and Hershey organizations.

The Nov. 17 event features the cast and filmmakers, with a screening beginning at 7 p.m. A question-and-answer session follows.

Ticket packages offer different experiences, including tours, red carpet activities and an optional after-party at The Hershey Story Museum. Current availability and prices are listed on Angel's premiere ticket page.

Local theaters

In addition to AMC Classic Hampden 8, the first-week theater list reported by ABC27 includes:

  • AMC Camp Hill 12
  • R/C Carlisle Commons
  • Regal Harrisburg
  • Penn Cinema in Lititz
  • R/C Hanover Movies 16
  • Regal Manor in Lancaster
  • Regal West Manchester in York

Specific showtimes and ticket prices for AMC Classic Hampden 8 have not been established in the reviewed local listing.

General ticket information and showtimes are available through Angel Studios' ticket page.

The film was shot at locations across Pennsylvania in 2025. Its statewide filming locations included communities in western Pennsylvania and the Hershey area.