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Tom's Guide
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
It's official: 'House of David' season 2 will cost an extra fee on top of Prime Video
Prime Video's hit biblical series "House of David" returns for season 2 this fall, but watching it will set you back an additional $9 a month on top of your existing Amazon Prime subscription. That's because Jon Erwin, the show's creator and director of 'I Can Only Imagine," is launching a new subscription streaming channel on Prime Video called the Wonder Project, set to debut this fall. It's priced at $8.99/month and will be the exclusive home of "House of David" season 2, a co-production between Wonder Project and Amazon MGM Studios. To be clear, that $8.99 per month is an added fee on top of your monthly bill for an Amazon Prime membership. A kind of subscription-within-a-subscription, Russian nesting doll situation, if you will. After premiering on Wonder Project, "House of David" season 2 will eventually become available to watch for regular Prime Video subscribers in the U.S. and globally at an undisclosed later date. "House of David" racked up over 40 million viewers worldwide when it premiered in February. Amazon confirmed it renewed "House of David" for a second season in March, which will follow the aftermath of David's battle with Goliath and his rise to the throne. At launch, Wonder Project promises 'over 1,000 hours of highly curated movies and TV series that reflect the company's mission: to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in," the company said in a press release. Moving forward, Erwin plans to release other originals through the service as well. Subscribers will get early access to new original films and series produced by Wonder Project. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 'We are blown away by the success of House of David and can't wait for audiences to be swept away into the epic action and drama of season 2,' said Erwin in a press release. 'Our audience is underserved and craves a destination they can trust with exceptional originals and curated movies and TV shows. With the new Wonder Project subscription on Prime Video, we will be delivering all of that and more." It's clear that giving Wonder Project subscribers early access to one of Prime Video's biggest shows of the year is the service's biggest selling point. Whether subscribers believe that's enough to justify the added cost is another story. Especially when they know that they can hold out for its eventual wider release on Prime Video. As far as subscribers are concerned, keeping select shows behind an additional paywall is likely to be seen as frustrating at best and a cash grab at worst. Granted, Prime Video already offers plenty of channels you can subscribe to for an additional fee. But this is the first time that a program originally offered through Prime Video has moved to another paid service between seasons — and something tells me the move is not going to go over well when streaming services everywhere are seeing price hikes.
CNA
12 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
Amazon Prime Video to have Wonder Project's faith-focused channel in US this fall
Faith-based content producer Wonder Project said on Tuesday it will launch a new streaming channel on Amazon's Prime Video in the United States this fall. Studios, investors and streaming services are pouring money into faith-based programs to attract viewers with diverse content in a fiercely competitive streaming market. "This launch represents another step in our ongoing efforts to ensure Prime Video offers something for everyone," said Ryan Pirozzi, head of Prime Video Marketplace. The independent studio plans to price the service at $8.99 per month, the same as Amazon Prime Video's monthly membership cost. Founded in late 2023 by former Netflix and YouTube executive Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten and filmmaker Jon Erwin, the independent studio develops series and films focused on spirituality. Wonder Project plans to launch the service with the exclusive premiere of the second season of the biblical series "House of David," produced in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios. The first season has attracted more than 40 million viewers globally since its release, the company said. The studio's investors include faith‑focused private equity and venture capital firm Sovereign's Capital, Hollywood studio Lionsgate, United Talent Agency and film producer Jason Blum.
Reuters
12 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
Amazon Prime Video to have Wonder Project's faith-focused channel in US this fall
June 24 (Reuters) - Faith-based content producer Wonder Project said on Tuesday it will launch a new streaming channel on Amazon's (AMZN.O), opens new tab Prime Video in the United States this fall. Studios, investors and streaming services are pouring money into faith-based programs to attract viewers with diverse content in a fiercely competitive streaming market. "This launch represents another step in our ongoing efforts to ensure Prime Video offers something for everyone," said Ryan Pirozzi, head of Prime Video Marketplace. The independent studio plans to price the service at $8.99 per month, the same as Amazon Prime Video's monthly membership cost. Founded in late 2023 by former Netflix and YouTube executive Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten and filmmaker Jon Erwin, the independent studio develops series and films focused on spirituality. Wonder Project plans to launch the service with the exclusive premiere of the second season of the biblical series "House of David," produced in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios. The first season has attracted more than 40 million viewers globally since its release, the company said. The studio's investors include faith‑focused private equity and venture capital firm Sovereign's Capital, Hollywood studio Lionsgate, United Talent Agency and film producer Jason Blum.
Forbes
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Will There Be A ‘House Of David' Season 2?
Michael Iskander in "House of David" Season 1, Episode 8. The hit Prime Video biblical series House of David wrapped up its first season with Episode 8 last week. Is another season on the way? Created by Jon Erwin and directed by Erwin, Jon Gunn, Alexandra La Roche and Michael Nankin, House of David debuted on Prime Video on Feb. 27 with a three-episode premiere. The official summary for the series reads, 'House of David tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who eventually becomes the most renowned and celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king. 'As Saul loses his power over his kingdom, David finds himself on a journey to discover and fulfill his destiny, navigating love, loss, and violence in the court of the very man he's destined to replace. As one leader falls, another must rise.' House of David stars Michael Iskander as David, Ali Suliman as King Saul, Stephen Lang as Samuel and Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoman. With the success of the series, viewers are likely wondering if there will be a House of David Season 2. Luckily Prime Video didn't wait until the House of David Season 1 finale to give fans their answer. In a press release issued by Prime Video on March 18, Amazon MGM Studios Head of Television Vernon Sanders said, 'Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn's compelling creative vision has solidified our belief in the series and we are excited to deliver more of the story to our customers. We look forward to a continued journey with Wonder Project as we further expand our slate to encompass faith-based series.' Erwin and Gunn also expressed their gratitude in the Prime Video press release, saying, 'We are humbled by the extraordinary reaction this show has earned from the faith audience worldwide. Thanks to them and our partners at Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, Wonder Project will bring more of the Bible and this epic saga to a global audience. Congratulations to our incredible cast and crew.' Per Prime Video, House of David had 22 million viewers in its first 17 days on the streaming platform following the three-episode premiere of the Feb. 27 premiere of the series. As of this publication, House of David is the No. 2 most-watch series on Prime Video in the U.S. behind the streamer's new series The Bondsman starring Kevin Bacon and ahead of Alan Ritchson's Reacher Season 3 which is No. 3. House of David Season 1 earned a 71% 'fresh' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on seven reviews, while audiences gave the series a 90% 'fresh' score based on 250-plus verified user ratings. While the release date for House of David is yet to be announced, Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn are already revealing details of what fans can expect with Season 2, starting with the place in time it will pick up after Season 1. 'We pick up literally the very second we leave off from Season 1,' Gunn told Variety. "The first episode of Season 2 will be in the entirety of that battle.' Erwin also detailed what's ahead for the title character. "In Season 2, David becomes the warrior, and learns to be careful what you wish for. Destiny comes at a cost,' Erwin explained to Variety. 'Fame and success are complex things to navigate, and as this character continues his rise, all those screws of intensity and drama tighten as the truth comes closer and closer to this character and a truth that threatens to unravel everything. Season 1 really does set up Season 2, and I think all the intention just heightens.' If the series' creatives get their way, there will be much more House of David after Season 2. 'Six seasons would be amazing,' Erwin told Variety. All eight episodes of House of David are streaming exclusively on Prime Video.
