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A Great Awakening Debuts at No. 6 with $2.1M

4/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

A Great Awakening debuted at No. 6 in the domestic box office, earning $2.1 million across 1,289 screens.
Roadside Attractions and Sight & Sound Theatres produced the film.
It aligns with America's 250th anniversary and earned an A+ CinemaScore, indicating strong audience satisfaction.
The audience was 79% aged 35 and older and 57% female, with key markets in Harrisburg, Lancaster, Los Angeles, and New York.

History

Historical Context

The First Great Awakening, a religious revival in the 1730s and 1740s, reshaped American Protestantism through influential figures like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield. This movement emphasized personal faith and emotional engagement, leading to a significant increase in church attendance. Its legacy continues to resonate today, as seen in the film A Great Awakening, reflecting ongoing cultural engagement with spiritual themes during America's 250th anniversary.

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Story summary

A Great Awakening debuted at No. 6 in the domestic box office, earning $2.1 million across 1,289 screens.
Roadside Attractions and Sight & Sound Theatres produced the film.
It aligns with America's 250th anniversary and earned an A+ CinemaScore, indicating strong audience satisfaction.
The audience was 79% aged 35 and older and 57% female, with key markets in Harrisburg, Lancaster, Los Angeles, and New York.

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