Not all films’ box office wins are directly affected by when they are released, but there’s obviously a reason why studios behind upcoming horror movies tend to target October debuts, or why religious movies are usually released around Easter or Christmas. Something tells me Angel Studios’ execs were keenly aware of how big Young Washington could be with an Independence Day weekend release, as the historical drama fared even better than the initial expectations for the final box office totals.
What’s more, Young Washington’s big financial win sparked director Jon Erwin to hit up social media with huge news about what’s happening next at the studio, which we’ll get into lower down. First, we’re focusing on the huge turnout in theatrical screenings, complete with surprising demographic data for the 2026 movie release.
