Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Roadside Attractions to Release 'A Great Awakening' in 2026
Imagine a movie about a time when the American colonies were unsure of themselves.
This movie, called 'A Great Awakening', tells the story of Reverend George Whitefield, who used his sermons to unite people.
Surprisingly, one of his biggest supporters was Benjamin Franklin!
The story is about how these two helped each other and the country find liberty.
This movie aims to show how important faith and freedom are to a generation.
It will be in theaters on Easter in 2026, which is also America's 250th birthday.
Roadside Attractions acquired the domestic distribution rights for 'A Great Awakening'.
The film is set to release in theaters on April 3, 2026, during Easter weekend.
The movie release is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
'A Great Awakening' is about the friendship between Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin.
The movie is produced by Sight & Sound.
- Who
- Roadside Attractions, Sight & Sound
- What
- Roadside Attractions acquired domestic distribution rights for Sight & Sound's movie, 'A Great Awakening.'
- When
- Theatrical release is set for April 3, 2026.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To share the film with audiences across the country, coinciding with America's 250th anniversary.
- Movie Title
- A Great Awakening
- Distribution Rights Acquired By
- Roadside Attractions
- Release Date
- April 3, 2026
- Release Timing
- Easter weekend
- Production Company
- Sight & Sound
- Film's Subject
- Friendship between Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin