A Great Awakening

A Great Awakening is an upcoming American historical drama film directed and written by Joshua Enck. The film follows the friendship between George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin, and Whitefield's impact during the pivotal Great Awakening religious movement.
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 3, 2026, by Roadside Attractions.

Cast

Production

This is the second feature film produced by Sight & Sound Films. Principal photography took place in Lancaster County, including in Ronks and East Earl Township. Sight & Sound received $2.6 million in tax credits from the Pennsylvania Film Office, with the company expected to bring $10.4 million into the regional economy while creating and supporting 846 jobs.

Release

On September 30, 2025, Roadside Attractions acquired the distribution rights to the film, and set a release date of April 3, 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, as well as Sight & Sound's 50th anniversary.