Provo-based media company Angel Studios has acquired three series that perform well on its streaming platform. Spanning three separate genres, the franchises are “Tuttle Twins,” “Homestead” and “The Wingfeather Saga.”
Angel Studios produces and distributes “values-driven” content, and its agenda is guided by members of its Angel Guild, a 1.6 million-member group that votes on projects for the company to undertake.
The combined purchase price of the three franchises was reported at $89 million. The transactions were funded through a combination of cash and stock, Angel reported.
“These acquisitions represent strategic investments in Angel’s long-term growth,” said Neal Harmon, co-founder and CEO of Angel. “Each franchise reflects the values that unite the Angel Guild and ranks among the most watched on our platform. By fully integrating them into Angel, we strengthen our competitive position and advance our mission to deliver values-driven storytelling at scale.”
“Tuttle Twins” is a family-focused animated series that explores complex ideas, such as freedom and responsibility, through adventure, humor and heart. Now in its fourth season, it is the most-watched television series on the Angel platform.
Filmed primarily in Utah, “Homestead” is a post-apocalyptic thriller that has become one of Angel’s most powerful franchises, the company said. The film, starring Neal McDonough, and Season 1 of the television series, is the story of a fractured America struggling to survive after a nuclear blast, delivering suspense within a story of faith, family and resilience.
Based on Andrew Peterson’s bestselling books with more than 1.8 million copies sold, “The Wingfeather Saga” is a hand-painted, 3D animated fantasy series that brings adventure, virtue and moral imagination to life. It remains one of the most successful crowdfunded family animated series ever produced.
“These three acquisitions strengthen Angel’s control of its most successful original IP and reinforce its vertically integrated, community-driven model,” a company statement said. “By aligning ownership with audience validation, Angel is expanding the creative and economic engine that powers the Angel Guild.”
Founded in 2021, Angel has released more than 40 films and 20 television series, including the movie “Sound of Freedom,” which earned more than $250 million in a worldwide theatrical release. The company also reports more than 6 billion views of its “Dry Bar Comedy” franchise, which touts family-friendly humor.