Collider and IFC Offer Los Angeles Advance Screening and Q&A for The Stunt Driver Collider and IFC are hosting a Los Angeles advance screening of The Stunt Driver on September 17 at AMC Century City, followed by a Q&A moderated by Steve Weintraub. The Jay Baruchel comedy-drama, directed by Michael Dowse, opens in theaters on September 25, 2026. Collider and IFC are joining forces to give Los Angeles audiences an early chance to see The Stunt Driver before its official theatrical release. The advance screening is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, at AMC Century City, with showtime beginning at 7:00 p.m. The event will also feature a Q&A conversation after the film, moderated by Collider's Steve Weintraub, giving fans a chance to hear directly from the filmmakers behind the movie. The Stunt Driver stars Jay Baruchel as Ken Carter, a Canadian stunt driver whose real-life ambition became the subject of one of the most improbable stories in motorsport history. Set in the mid-1970s, the film follows Carter as he tries to complete what many considered an impossible feat: launching a rocket-powered car across a mile-long stretch of the St. Lawrence River.The story balances danger, determination, humor, and tragedy, focusing on a man driven by a singular passion even as personal struggles and public skepticism stand in his way. The film reunites Baruchel with writer-director Michael Dowse, who previously worked with him on Goon. The comedy-drama is described as an underdog story about obsession, risk, and the human desire to prove that something impossible might still be worth attempting.The cast also includes Ed Helms as Dick Keller, the designer and technician behind Carter's rocket car, and Ben Foster as Evel Knievel, adding another layer of stunt-culture mythology to the story. The screening is expected to be in high demand, and Collider is offering a chance to win free tickets through an RSVP process that requires an email address. Attendees are encouraged to claim a spot as soon as possible, especially if they plan to bring a guest.The event is positioned as a special fan opportunity for people in the Los Angeles area who want to see the film early and participate in the post-screening discussion with Dowse. The Stunt Driver is set to open in theaters on September 25, 2026. It has a runtime of 99 minutes and is categorized as an action comedy drama. Fans who miss the advance screening can look for future Collider event screenings and special movie announcements