Beloved Sequel to Hit Film 'Wild Faith' Brings Frontier Faith, Action, and Holiday Heart to All Major Streaming Platforms via BMG-Global
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Families looking for a faith-driven holiday film have a new option this season: BMG-Global is bringing 'Wild Faith Christmas' to video-on-demand across the country. The frontier drama, a sequel to the well-loved 'Wild Faith', begins streaming on every major platform November 3, 2026, following a 2025 theatrical release and a run of festival wins.
Set in Northern Michigan during the late 1800s, the film picks up five years after the original and brings back three fan-favorite figures: Emmett Murphy, Ben Lilly, and Hester Thickett. What starts as a simple Christmas errand — carrying supplies to a local church that is sheltering newly arrived orphans — spirals into danger when thugs working for a ruthless mine owner abduct a young Native boy. The trio sets out on a risky rescue that puts their loyalty and friendship to the test, mixing frontier action with themes of faith, justice, and the meaning of the holiday.
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The sequel inherits a sizable audience from its predecessor. 'Wild Faith' became a streaming sensation, drawing more than 8.9 million views on EncourageTV's YouTube channel by itself, so the emotional reunion at the heart of the new film lands with particular force for returning viewers while remaining accessible to newcomers.
Shane Hagedorn leads the cast and also directs and produces. DJ Perry wrote the screenplay and produces, and Melissa Anschutz and Dean Teaster round out the principal cast. The film introduces rising young performers Teyton Allan Colbert, DJ Burch, and Adasyn Reed, while Tim Lovelace, Steven Sutherland, and Randy Spence deliver strong turns as antagonists. For the full cast, crew, and additional information, visit the film's official IMDb page.
Awards season has already been kind to the production. At the Wild Bunch Film Festival, it took Best Western and Best Feature, while Hagedorn earned Best Director and Best Actor. Melissa Anschutz won Best Actress (Festival Director's Choice), DJ Burch was named Best Supporting Actor, and Adasyn Reed took Best Supporting Actress. Anschutz added another Best Supporting Actress honor at the International Christian Film Festival, and Hagedorn received the Will Rogers Medallion Award along with an Award of Merit at Indie Fest. More awards are expected.
Melissa Anschutz and Anthony Hornus serve as additional producers. Dennis Therrian oversaw post-production and composed the score, and Travis Hayward handled cinematography.
"BMG-Global is proud to bring 'Wild Faith Christmas' to audiences everywhere this holiday season. This film embodies exactly what we stand for: quality storytelling with heart, purpose, and universal appeal. It is the kind of movie families will want to watch together year after year," said Steve Bulzoni, President of BMG-Global.
'Wild Faith Christmas' arrives on all major VOD platforms on November 3, 2026. The official trailer is available at https://youtu.be/DdqREXkpfJ8.
Media screeners and interviews are available upon request.
BMG-Global distributes the film, and Collective Development Inc. (CDI) produced it.
About 'Wild Faith Christmas'
Directed by Shane Hagedorn and written by DJ Perry, 'Wild Faith Christmas' is an independent frontier drama set in Northern Michigan in the late 1800s. A sequel to the beloved 'Wild Faith,' the film follows three returning heroes on a perilous Christmas mission to rescue a kidnapped Native boy from the thugs of a ruthless mine owner. The film explores faith, loyalty, justice, and the holiday season's enduring spirit.
About BMG-Global
BMG-Global is a full-service entertainment distribution company that delivers quality content to audiences across major digital and streaming platforms worldwide. For more information, visit www.gobmg.com.
About Collective Development Inc. (CDI)
Collective Development Inc. (CDI) is an independent film production company known for producing character-driven, faith-friendly stories rooted in authentic American values. For more information, visit www.cdiproductions.com.
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'Wild Faith Christmas' Official Trailer
Why it matters: The release shows how a faith-based independent film can build momentum far beyond its theatrical window — the original 'Wild Faith' drew over 8.9 million YouTube views, and the sequel arrives with a shelf of festival trophies behind it. For families seeking holiday viewing with a frontier setting and explicit themes of faith and justice, the VOD rollout puts the film within easy reach nationwide.
