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Sight & Sound Film ‘A Great Awakening’ Debuts with Rare A+ Cinemascore® and Strong Nationwide Opening Weekend

Acclaimed Faith-Based Film Earns Audience Praise and Impressive Box Office Performance

EPIC Agency, via Christian Newswire • April 6, 2026

LANCASTER, Penn., April 6, 2026 /Christian Newswire/ — The highly anticipated faith-based film A GREAT AWAKENING made a powerful debut in theaters nationwide this weekend, earning a rare A+ CinemaScore from audiences and grossing more than $2 million.

“We are overwhelmed at the response of this film and the testimonies of impact that continue to be shared,” said Joshua Enck, Director of A GREAT AWAKENING and President & Chief Story Officer of Sight & Sound. “We set out to tell a story that would inspire, challenge and uplift and seeing audiences connect with it in such a meaningful way is truly rewarding. We cannot wait to see how the Lord continues to use this story and awaken hearts of every generation.”

From the storytellers known for five decades of immersive, faith-centered productions, A GREAT AWAKENING illuminates a gripping and often overlooked chapter of American history: before the Revolution, there was a Revelation. Set in the tense years leading up to the fight for independence, the film uncovers the spiritual movement that reshaped hearts, unified communities, and helped forge the identity of a nation.

At the center of this awakening is George Whitefield, the bold, charismatic preacher whose voice carried across colonies and class divides. His preaching became the “tiny candle” that sparked a sweeping wave of renewal. The film also explores his unlikely friendship with Benjamin Franklin, a transformative bond of intellect and faith that helped shape emerging American ideals.

A GREAT AWAKENING opened April 3, 2026, and is exclusively in theaters nationwide. Find showtimes and more at agreatawakening.com.

About Sight & Sound

Sight & Sound is a storytelling company passionate about bringing true stories of redemption to life on stage and on screen that reveal the power of the Gospel. Since its beginning as a traveling multi-media show in 1976, Sight & Sound has inspired over 40 million people with stories from the pages of scripture and history. Today, Sight & Sound operates two live-theater venues, immersing over a million people each year in state-of-the-art original productions. In 2020, Sight & Sound launched an online streaming platform, welcoming a new global audience from over 175 countries around the world. Most recently, Sight & Sound expanded into feature films, debuting at #2 in movie theaters across the nation. Sight & Sound is headquartered in Lancaster, PA with over 800 employees companywide.

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