Angel Studios’ historical drama *Young Washington* is set to debut on July 3, 2026, over the Independence Day weekend, aiming for a $28 million domestic opening and a $105 million total run.. The film, starring William Franklyn‑Miller as the future president, will contend with heavyweight releases such as *Minions & Monsters*, *Supergirl*, and *Toy Story 5*.

Projected $28 million opening pits *Young Washington* against $91 million *Minions & Monsters* launch

The opening weekend forecast for *Young Washington* ranges from $23 million to $35 million,with a midpoint of $28 million, according to the source. By contrast, Illumination’s *Minions & Monsters* is expected to pull roughly $57 million in its three‑day debut and near $91 million over five days, setting a high bar for the biopic .

Angel Studios bets on Independence Day holiday to push $105 million domestic total

Angel Studios and Wonder Project are counting on the semiquincentennial celebrations to boost ticket sales, projecting a total domestic gross of about $105 million, with a possible swing between $85 million and $145 million. The studio has mobilized its guild‑member community to help the film become the top earner of the holiday weekend.

Star‑studded cast includes Ben Kingsley,Andy Serkis and Kelsey Grammer

Beyond William Franklyn‑Miller, the ensemble features Mary‑Louise Parker as Washington’s mother, Ben Kingsley as Virginia lieutenant governor Robert Dinwiddle,Andy Serkis as British officer Edward Braddock, and Kelsey Grammer as planter Thomas Fairfax, giving the production notable marquee power.

Trailer traction shows growing audience interest ahead of release

The first teaser released in October 2025 amassed over 7.3 million YouTube views, while a mid‑April trailer has already surpassed 10.9 million views, indicating rising public curiosity, as reported.

Who will out‑gross *Young Washington* in its second and third weekends?

Even if the biopic secures a solid opening, it will face *Supergirl* in its second weekend and *Toy Story 5* in the third, both of which could eclipse its earnings during the critical early run.