As a lifelong Hershey fan and frequent visitor to Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania and The Hotel Hershey, I was SO excited to hear that Angel Studios finally released a new trailer for their original film, HERSHEY. The film tells the story of how one couple's vision started a chocolate empire – and through it, changed the world. Read on for more details about HERSHEY, and scroll below to see the full trailer, too.
Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario star in HERSHEY as Milton S. and Kitty Hershey. Photo via Angel Studios
About the HERSHEY Movie
HERSHEY stars Finn Wittrock (The Big Short, Don’t Move, American Horror Story) and Alexandra Daddario (The White Lotus, True Detective, San Andreas), and explores the extraordinary history of chocolate pioneer Milton Hershey and his beloved wife Catherine ('Kitty'). It reveals how a man who failed in business multiple times before creating an iconic chocolate empire chose to channel his success into a legacy of education and community that continues to transform lives today.
Watch a Trailer for HERSHEY
HERSHEY is a must-see movie for chocolate-lovers and Hershey fans alike. Directed by Mark Waters, the movie is set to release around Thanksgiving, making it the perfect family film to enjoy around the holiday. Watch the official trailer for HERSHEY below.
Fun Facts about the Film
Did you know? Filming took place in 17 locations across Pennsylvania, including Hershey and Pittsburgh. The production designed and built 74 sets to recreate Milton Hershey’s world of the late 1800's and early 1900's. The filmmakers worked with historical materials and consulted with historians at Milton Hershey School, Hershey Community Archives, and The Hershey Story Museum before and during production. There were 54 custom designed costumes for Catherine Hershey, and more than 2300 total costumes, including principal designs. More than 1500 background actors were used for factory and town scenes.
More Movie Info
Here are some more details about the film, HERSHEY. Stay tuned to The Jersey Momma for more info as it's released!
HERSHEY: In theaters Thanksgiving, 2026
Directed by: Mark Waters
Screenplay by: Bubba Fulcher, Will Hardy, Timothy Michael Hayes
Cast: Finn Wittrock, Alexandra Daddario, Alan Ruck, Richard Kind, David Costabile, Heléne Yorke
For more information: www.HersheyLegacy.org
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