Lionsgate Films is set to release the historical drama A GREAT AWAKENING on VOD and digital platforms early next month, arriving on May 5th, 2026. The film launched in US theaters via Roadside Attractions on April 3rd, 2026.
A Great Awakening is directed and written by Joshua Enck, and stars John Paul Sneed, Jonathan Blair, JT Schafer, and Josh Bates.
The film tells the true story of an unlikely friendship between the Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin that resulted in one of the most defining moments in American history. With the colonies on the brink of collapse, the Reverend George Whitefield ignites the first Great Awakening, uniting an entire generation with his thundering and faithful sermons and proclamations of liberty.
In a miraculous turn of events, one of Whitefield’s closest friends and greatest promoters becomes none other than Benjamin Franklin. With the nation’s freedom hanging in the balance, the founders discover true liberty cannot only be written into law – it must be awakened in the hearts of the people.
We’ve added the release date to our Streaming Calendar. Pre-order the film from Amazon below, and check out the official trailer.
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