Provo, UT—September 22, 2025

Angel (NYSE: ANGX), an unprecedented media and technology company driven by 1.5 million grassroots Angel Guild members championing values-based stories,  is announcing a weekend estimated box office of $2.6 million for the inspirational sports biopic THE SENIOR. Sharing the inspiring true football story of a man who at 59 years old returns to college to take the hit that changes everything, THE SENIOR holds a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 95% and achieved an A CinemaScore.  

“Nothing feels like fall more than football, and this inspiring, true sports story is connecting with audiences nationwide,” said Brandon Purdie, Global Head of Theatrical Distribution & Brand Development.

Critics are raving about THE SENIOR, saying:

• “You find yourself rooting for his real-life character from beginning to end.” — The Hollywood Reporter

• “Well worth a visit if you feel the need to find some genuine human inspiration.” — Deadline

• Stories like Flynt’s are the epitome of the underdog stories that only sports can give us. - The Athletic

• “A heartfelt and old-fashioned inspirational sports movie.” — Screen Rant

• “Inspirational and entertaining.” — FandomWire

• “...warms the soul with an uplifting story message that resonates - MovieWeb

• “The type of movie that gets audiences cheering.” — Weekend Warrior
  

Purdie continues, “Our exhibition partners recognize Angel’s commitment to championing bold, beautiful, and uplifting stories that bring audiences back to theaters. THE SENIOR is exactly the kind of film that proves inspiring true stories still belong on the big screen.”

THE SENIOR: Box Office Actuals

Theater Count: 2,405

• Friday Box Office: $ 1,251,790

• Saturday Box Office: $ 859,744

• Sunday Box Office: $ 517,132

• Total Weekend Cume: $ 2,628,666

SKETCH: Audience and Critics Scores

• CinemaScore: A

• Rotten Tomatoes: Critics - 83 % Audience - 95 %

Film Synopsis: Nearly four decades after being kicked off his team, Mike Flynt returns to his alma mater to take the hit that changed everything. Bruised, doubted, and nearly broken, he fights for one last shot at the ending he still believes is possible.

THE SENIOR stars Michael Chiklis (The Shield, The Fantastic Four), Mary Stuart Masterson (Benny & Joon, Fried Green Tomatoes), Rob Corddry (Warm Bodies, Hot Tub Time Machine), and Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why, Hellraiser). The film was directed by Rod Lurie (The Outpost, The Contender), written by Robert Eisele (The Great Debaters, Resurrection Blvd.), and produced by Mark Ciardi (The Rookie, Secretariat), Justin Baldoni (Jane the Virgin, Five Feet Apart), Andrew Calof (Code 3, Errands & Espionage), and Campbell G. McInnes (Fallen, A Million Miles Away) for Wayfarer Studios. 

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About Wayfarer Studios: Wayfarer Studios is an independent studio actively developing, producing, and fully financing a slate of highly original, genre-defining, and globally impactful feature films, documentaries, unscripted series, and podcasts. Wayfarer Studios’ current slate includes IT ENDS WITH US, EZRA, THE GARFIELD MOVIE, A NICE INDIAN BOY (a New York Times Critics’ Pick and Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), CODE 3, THE SENIOR, EMPIRE WAIST, and ELEANOR THE GREAT, which recently held its World Premiere at the 78th Festival de Cannes. Its documentary features include WILL & HARPER, RACIST TREES, THE HERRICANES, and BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: THE KWAME BRATHWAITE STORY which will hold its global premiere at the 2025 BFI London Film Festival. The studio’s work highlights the power of human connection—debunking the traditional studio model by championing inspirational stories that serve as true agents for social change. 

About Angel Studios, Inc.: Angel Studios is a values-based distribution company for stories that amplify light to mainstream audiences. Through the Angel Guild, over 1,500,000 paying members from more than 180 different countries help decide what film and television projects the studio will market and distribute, and support the filmmakers who create films and series that amplify light. For more information please visit www.angel.com. 

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