'Young Washington' Posts Angel $20M+ Record; Sequel '1776' In Works
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Angel Studios achieved its best opening for a live-action feature with "Young Washington," which exceeded its $15M forecast by earning $20.8M in its opening weekend, following the success of "Sound of Freedom."
- The film performed strongly in the Mountain, Midwest, Southcentral, and South regions, accounting for 67% of its weekend gross, and attracted a significant audience over 55 years old, who made up 47% of viewers.
- "Young Washington" received positive audience feedback, earning an overall CinemaScore of A and an 81% definite recommend rating on PostTrak, with notable endorsements from stars like Chris Pratt.
- Director Jon Erwin announced that a Revolutionary War follow-up titled "1776" is already in development, continuing the historical storytelling theme for Angel Studios.
- The film's success highlights the growing role of indie distributors like Angel Studios in producing movies for middle America, especially during the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.
