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In Brief: ‘Young Washington’ Gets Upcoming Sequel ‘1776’ and More

Jon Erwin said the Revolutionary War follow-up is already in development after Young Washington earned $20.8 million and strong audience scores.

  • Director John Erwin announced on social media that a Revolutionary War sequel titled '1776' is in development following the box office success of 'Young Washington'.
  • Angel Studios' 'Young Washington' grossed $20.8 million during its opening weekend, surpassing the faith-based media company's $15 million forecast and setting a new live-action opening-weekend record.
  • The film earned a 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and an A on CinemaScore, while actor Chris Pratt called it 'freaking so cool.'
  • British-Australian actor William Franklyn-Miller portrays President George Washington in the drama, which traces his journey from ambitious surveyor to military officer during his formative years.
  • 'We have just begun writing another Revolutionary War epic on the year 1776,' Erwin said, promising the sequel will be 'epic in every way' as he expands the franchise.
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