Angel Studios Announces Sequel to 'Young Washington' After Strong Box Office Performance
Originally published Jul 5, 2026
By Anthonypauldalessandro · Deadline
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Key points
- Angel Studios is developing a sequel to 'Young Washington' titled '1776'.
- 'Young Washington' achieved the studio's highest live-action opening box office to date.
- The studio previously saw success with 'Sound of Freedom,' which earned over $41.6 million in its first six days.
Angel Studios is developing a sequel to 'Young Washington' following the film's successful box office debut. The company previously achieved notable success with 'Sound of Freedom,' which earned over $41.6 million in its first six days. 'Young Washington,' directed by Jon Erwin, marked Angel Studios' highest live-action opening to date. The announcement comes as the studio continues to expand its slate of faith-based historical films. The sequel, tentatively titled '1776,' is expected to continue the story of George Washington's early life.
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