Angel Studios CEO Neal Harmon gave an exclusive interview this week to Deadline, timed for the Tribecca Film Festival premiere of Angel’s upcoming movie release YOUNG WASHINGTON. The interview covered a wide range of topics, including Angel’s unique “Guild Member” fan group, their commitment to theatrical releasing, and the dip in the company’s valuation since their public stock offering last September.
While YOUNG WASHINGTON premiered at Tribecca last Saturday, many of Angel’s Guild Members had seen it as one of the perks of being an Angel Guild Member. Harmon beamed at the positive response the new film has received from its Guild Members, with a Guild Score of 90 out of 100. Over 100,000 tickets have already been sold for showtimes beginning on July 3rd. Harmon cited its close relationship with its audience as a key differentiator for the studio.
Harmon also spoke on Angel Studio’s theatrical releases strategy, which will include 10 new releases in 2026. Harmon said that its commitment to release its movies in theatres is an attraction for high-level talent, as artists want to “play in the ocean” of cinemas rather than stay confined to “the aquarium” of streaming. Regarding company’s flagging stock price, Harmon said that he believes Wall Street is benchmarking Angel against traditional, medium-scale studios that do not offer the same assets as Angel. The CEO is confident that stock traders will see the true value of its portfolio and business model over time.
