Angel Studios

Andrew Rostan and his brother Jeremy launched this media company on March 25, 2021, emerging from the legal wreckage of their previous venture, VidAngel. The brothers pivoted away from video filtering services to build a production house rooted in Provo, Utah. By September 2025, they officially rebranded as Angel Studios and listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ANGX. This transition marked a shift from distributing filtered content to creating original films and series funded by an engaged community.

The studio operates through the Angel Guild, a membership program where subscribers pay roughly $119 annually to vote on which projects get made. This model bypasses traditional Hollywood gatekeepers, allowing fans to directly influence the greenlighting process for faith-based and family-friendly content. Sound of Freedom proved the concept worked when it earned over $250 million globally, validating the strategy of audience-driven funding. The company also secured distribution rights for The Chosen, a hit series about the life of Jesus, before expanding into its own slate of productions like the animated film David.

Recent releases show the brand leaning further into conservative historical narratives. In mid-2026, the studio released The Brink of War, a Cold War drama starring Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan. Critics described the film as a hagiography, noting the studio's move toward overtly political storytelling. Despite mixed reviews regarding historical depth, leadership showed strong confidence in the company's future with significant insider buying activity in August 2026. [edit]