America Has a New Favorite: 'Young Washington' Becomes #3 Film in U.S.
William Franklyn-Miller as George Washington in 'Young Washington'. Photo Image courtesy of Angel Studios/Wonder Project
Provo, UT – (PRESS RELEASE) – Angel Studios, a media and technology company successfully pioneering a first-of-its-kind audience-driven studio model, today announced that Young Washington claimed the #3 spot at the U.S. box office over July 4th weekend, surpassing industry expectations and marking another major theatrical milestone for the studio. The film delivered Angel's largest-ever three-day opening weekend for a live-action release and ranks as the studio's second-biggest opening weekend, behind David.
Released during the nation's 250th anniversary celebration, Young Washington has captivated audiences across the country, turning the story of America's first president into one of the holiday weekend's biggest theatrical events.
Directed by Jon Erwin, Young Washington stars Golden Globe winners Kelsey Grammer and Mary-Louise Parker, Academy Award winner Sir Ben Kingsley, and William Franklyn-Miller as a young George Washington, chronicling the experiences that shaped one of history's most influential leaders before the American Revolution.
For Erwin, the film's opening weekend reflects the enduring power of America's founding story and the opportunity to share it with audiences during a landmark moment in the nation's history.
"The American experiment is one of the greatest origin stories in history, and George Washington's journey through failure, perseverance, and sacrifice forged the leader who would help shape a nation," said Erwin, director of Young Washington and Chief Creative Officer of Wonder Project. "To share that journey with audiences alongside Angel as our nation marks its 250th anniversary has been one of the greatest honors of my career. My hope is that this is the beginning of many extraordinary American stories told through film and television."
Young Washington marks the first collaboration between Angel, Wonder Project, 2521 Entertainment, and 10 Ton Productions, bringing together partners committed to telling inspiring stories for audiences around the world.
The success of Young Washington continues Angels' theatrical momentum and underscores the growing audience appetite for inspiring, event-driven films that bring people together in theaters.
About Young Washington:
Before he was the Father of a Nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive. A single misstep thrusts young George Washington into the center of a global conflict, testing his honor, loyalty, and courage. As alliances crumble and the frontier erupts into war, he must confront not only his enemies, but the man he is becoming. This is the untold story of Young Washington.
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