The Wonder Project may have just been established in 2023, but the studio is already behind a host of upcoming films and television series. An independent faith-based studio, the Wonder Project was established by veteran producer Jon Erwin, who was behind тιтles like Jesus Revolution, and former YouTube and Netflix executive Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten. The studio was created with a simple mission in mind: to produce stories catering to the Christian faith and value-oriented viewers. Multiple financial backers, including Lionsgate and United Talent Agency, raised over $75 million to form the studio (via ᴅᴇᴀᴅline).

In recent years, films meant for Christian audiences have experienced a kind of re-birth. Notably, 2023’s The Sound of Freedom garnered a respectable $250 million at the box office (via Box Office Mojo). So, it makes sense that The Wonder Project would want to produce pieces in the lucrative faith-based entertainment sphere. After all, over 65% of the American public, which doubles as the movie-going and television-watching public, identifies as Christian (via Pew Research Center). However, faith-centered entertainment is hardly a new phenomenon because тιтles like The Prince of Egypt and Mel Gibson’s controversial The Pᴀssion of The Christ were released over 20 years ago to great financial success.

House of David

A New Series Coming February 2025

House of David is an upcoming drama series set to tell the biblical story of David and Goliath. Specifically, the series will follow David’s rise to power to become the king of ancient Israel and Judah and the third king of the United Monarch. A trailer for House of David was released at the end of January 2025 and echoes the central theme of the biblical story: “Can one stone change the course of history?“

The series was developed by John Erwin, one of the founders of the Wonder Project. Newcomer Michael Iskander plays David while Ali Suliman is King Saul, Ayelet Zurer plays Queen Ahinoam, and Marytn Ford brings Goliath to life. A joint venture between The Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios, House of David, will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video on February 27th, 2025, with eight episodes.

Sarah’s Oil (2025)

The Film Is Set For A Christmas 2025 Release

Sarah’s Oil is a biopic that tells the real-life story of Sarah Rector, an 11-year-old Black girl who becomes an oil magnate after inheriting land. Sarah’s Oil stars Zachary Levi and Naya Desir-Johnson, who starred in тιтles like The Equalizer, as the eponymous character. Levi is also credited as a producer on the film, which is based on the 2014 book The Richest Black Girl in America by Tonya Bolding.

Cyrus Nowrasteh, who was behind projects like The Day Reagan Was SH๏τ, Falcon Crest, Into the West, and the incredibly controversial docudrama, The Path to 9/11, directed Sarah’s Oil. Amazon MGM Studios, the Wonder Project, and a few other small production companies are behind the film. Sarah’s Oil is reportedly in post-production but is set for a US wide release on December 25, 2025 (via ᴅᴇᴀᴅline).

The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion

A New Film With Reba McEntire

The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion is an upcoming series produced by the Wonder Project with country music superstar Reba McEntire set to star and produce. Reba has certainly been busy since deciding to leave The Voice, as she is also the tar of the highly successful NBC sitcom Happy’s Place.

The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion is based on the novel of the same name by Fannie Flagg, who also wrote Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe and penned its film adaptation. The Oscar-winning writer behind one of Ridley Scott’s best movies, Thelma and Louise, Callie Khouri, is set to direct with the Tony-nominated writer Bekah Brunstetter penning the script (via ᴅᴇᴀᴅline).

Few details regarding the film’s script have been released. However, it’s safe to ᴀssume that the movie will likely follow the events of the book, which chronicles Mrs. Sookie Poole’s journey of self-discovery. After Sookie receives some mysterious letters suggesting she’s adopted, she questions her life and relationship with her domineering 90-year-old mother. Still, she ultimately uncovers the story of the first group of female Air Force pilots.

Flyer

A Wright Brothers Biopic That Is In Development

Flyer is a biopic that will follow the story of the Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, as they undergo personal challenges while inventing the first successful aircraft. Jon Gunn, who helmed the Hilary Swank faith-based vehicle Ordinary Angels, is set to direct the film. It’s worth noting that Gunn also serves as the head of story at the Wonder Project.

Jeremy Latcham, a creative force behind Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and some of the best Marvel films, is set to produce the upcoming feature. Emmy-winning journalist James Stolz, known for his work at CBS News, and Peter Doyle wrote the script. The film is reportedly still in development, with no details about the cast and release date currently available (via THR).

It’s Not Like That

The Drama Series About Two Single Parents Is Heading To Amazon

It’s Not Like That is a drama series currently being developed with the Wonder Project at the helm. In November 2024, Amazon placed a cast-contingent series order for It’s Not Like That, meaning that the studio will only back the project if it approves of the cast. But, so far, no details regarding the cast have been released, which likely means creatives are still searching for the right people to fill the roles. It’s Not Like That will be the third joint production between an Amazon-affiliated studio and the Wonder Project.

The series will follow Lori, a newly divorced mom of three, and Malcolm, a recently widowed minister with kids of his own, as they both try to navigate their newfound single lifestyles. Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson, who created the series, will serve as showrunners. The pair already has a history with Amazon streaming, as they served as producers on two other series, Off Campus and As We See It. They also worked on series for other networks, like NBC’s Ordinary Joe and Fox’s Almost Family. No further details regarding a release date or episode count have been released (via ᴅᴇᴀᴅline).

The Breadwinner

Tri-Star Bought The Film Pitch

Not much is known about the comedy film The Breadwinner since ᴅᴇᴀᴅline only announced its existence in November 2024. All that’s been confirmed is that Tri-Star pre-emptively bought the film pitch from stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze and producer Dan Lagana, who are both set to produce. Reportedly, Bargatze is attached to star, which will mark his first leading role in a feature film.

The comedian has seen a lot of success in the past few years with his comedy specials. Bargatze’s 2023 hour-long special Nate Bargatze: Hello World held the record for the most-viewed comedy special on Amazon Prime Video in its first 28 days of viewership. The Breadwinner is in very early development, as Bargatze is apparently still writing the script, so plot details are being kept under wraps. The Wonder Project has ᴀssigned Jeremy Latcham to produce the film.