{"id":11006,"date":"2025-10-13T22:21:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T02:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/reelfaith\/?p=11006"},"modified":"2025-10-13T22:21:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T02:21:30","slug":"watch-first-look-at-historical-epic-young-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/reelfaith\/2025\/10\/watch-first-look-at-historical-epic-young-washington.html","title":{"rendered":"WATCH: First Look at Historical Epic ‘Young Washington’"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

Angel Studios and Wonder Project released the first trailer for its upcoming historical epic \u201cYoung Washington\u201d today, in advance of its July 3 release date. The film traces the early life of America\u2019s first president and will debut in theaters nationwide during Independence Day Weekend 2026, honoring the nation\u2019s 250th year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith this teaser trailer, audiences are getting their first real look at the scale, emotion, and power of \u2018Young Washington,\u2019\u201d says Brandon Purdie, Head of Theatrical Distribution and Brand Development at Angel. \u201cIt captures the tension, courage, and humanity of a leader whose formative story has rarely been told on screen. We\u2019re honored to bring this epic to theaters for America\u2019s 250th anniversary and thrilled to see audiences already engaging and securing their seats to experience Young Washington on the biggest screens possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYoung Washington\u201d chronicles the origins of America\u2019s first president. After making a mistake that triggers the French and Indian War, an ambitious 22-year-old George Washington must face his failures and find the courage to become the leader that will forge a nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cYoung Washington\u201d stars William Franklyn-Miller (\u201cDongji Rescue,\u201d \u201cMedici\u201d), Mary-Louise Parker (\u201cThe Institute,\u201d \u201cWeeds\u201d), Kelsey Grammer (\u201cCheers,\u201d \u201cFraiser\u201d), Andy Serkis (\u201cThe Lord of the Rings,\u201d \u201cPlanet of the Apes\u201d), and Ben Kingsley (\u201cGhandi,\u201d \u201cSchindler\u2019s List\u201d).\u00a0 The film is directed by Jon Erwin (American Underdog, House of David), and is written by Erwin, Tom Provost (Under Suspicion), and Diederik van Hoogstraten.<\/p>\n

The film will premiere on July 3 with an ambitious Angel Studios plan to give away a million tickets to children. Tickets are available for purchase now.<\/a>\u00a0 Watch the first trailer below.<\/p>\n