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Young Washington: The Movie
From Angel Studios, The Wonder Project, and Jon Erwin—the director of Jesus Revolution and House of David—comes Young Washington, a gripping historical drama hitting theaters in 2026. Inspired by the early life of America’s most iconic founder, this epic film follows a 21-year-old George Washington as he grapples with a mistake that sparks the French and Indian War. Ambitious but untested, Washington must confront failure, wrestle with pride, and forge the character that will one day shape a nation. Don’t miss this powerful portrait of leadership, sacrifice, and the making of an American legend.
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Young Washington is the upcoming major theatrical release from Angel Studios and The Wonder Project—coming to theaters on Independence Day weekend, 2026.
It’s a gripping historical drama based on the true story of a 21-year-old George Washington—before he was a founding father, he was a flawed young soldier who nearly lost America before it began.
This film explores how failure, humility, and faith shaped Washington’s character—and how that character shaped a nation.
Young Washington is brought to life by Jon Erwin (director of Jesus Revolution and House of David), and is designed to inspire the next generation of leaders.
We believe in telling bold, truth-filled stories that matter. This one has the potential to spark a cultural conversation about character, courage, and calling.
Though it hasn’t been filmed yet, the movement starts now—with your help. Sharing early helps us build momentum and get this story in front of the world.
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A NEW SON RISES
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After making a colossal mistake that triggered the French and Indian War, an ambitious 21-year-old George Washington must face his failures and find the courage to become the leader that will forge a nation.
Synopsis
Before he became the father of a nation, George Washington was a forgotten second son—restless, ambitious, and desperate to prove himself.
When he joins the British military, his secret mission into the American frontier sets off a chain of events that leads to betrayal, bloodshed, and the start of a global war. Haunted by what happened in the wilderness, George vanishes—until he's called back into a battle led by men blind to the danger ahead.
Young Washington reveals the untold origin of America’s most iconic leader—and how the fire of failure forged him into the man who would one day lead a nation.
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Who is Angel
Angel is a values-based distribution company for stories that amplify light to mainstream audiences. Through the Angel Guild, over 1,200,000 paying members from more than 170 different countries help decide what film and television projects the studio will market and distribute, and support the filmmakers who create films and series that amplify light.
Who is The Wonder Project
Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand that serves a vast but underserved audience with courageous stories that restore faith in things worth believing in.