Young Washington Box Office Day 15: Adds $1.2 Million as Domestic Total Hits $38.5 Million

William Franklyn-Miller stars as America's founding father before the legend in 'Young Washington,' a historical war drama from director Jon Erwin. The 125-minute film explores the crucible that shaped a nation's first leader, following a young George Washington as he is thrown into a global conflict. With alliances crumbling and war closing in, Washington must navigate treacherous loyalties and confront the leader he is destined to become.

The ensemble cast brings this formative chapter to life. Franklyn-Miller embodies the titular young soldier, supported by Ben Kingsley as Virginia's Lieutenant Governor Robert Dinwiddie and Mary-Louise Parker as Washington's mother, Mary. The film also features Leo Hanna as frontiersman Christopher Gist, Mia Rodgers as Sally Cary, and Joel Smallbone as colonial official William Fairfax. Rounding out the key players are Kelsey Grammer as Lord Fairfax and Andy Serkis as the formidable British General Edward Braddock. It is a story of ambition, duty, and the hard choices that forge a legacy.

The Box Office: A Surprise Hit and Quick Profit

Furthermore, it is the best opening for a live-action feature from director Jon Erwin.

The strong hold suggests the story of a young leader's trial has found a resonant audience.

At the Box Office

Young Washington has grossed $38,505,648 at the domestic box office, 15 days into its theatrical run, while playing across 2,275 theaters. The film added $1,165,899 in its most recent day of release. It carries a reported production budget of $20 million.