THE WINGFEATHER SAGA Renewed for Season 3

Published: September 2, 2024

THE WINGFEATHER SAGA Renewed for Season 3

By Movieguide® Contributor

Angel Studios announced it is bringing back THE WINGFEATHER SAGA for a third season.

“The support from our fans has been so encouraging and inspiring,” said showrunner J. Chris Wall. “This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the steadfast support from fans who joined the Angel Guild to watch the series, pay it forward, and purchase the merchandise. Their enthusiasm is what fuels our commitment to delivering more of the adventures and wonder they have come to love. We’re so excited to dive into the next chapter of this journey.”

THE WINGFEATHER SAGA, based on the book series of the same name written by Andrew Peterson, follows the “Igiby family as they discover secrets of their family history, flee the evil Fangs of Dang, seek their place in the world, and make a stand against the mysterious ruler, Gnag the Nameless,” a synopsis of the show reads.

The series focuses on teaching important biblical lessons, such as the power of family, the importance of fighting against evil and where kids should root their identity.

“We feel very strong that kids, and certain kids at a certain age, which are our kids in our story, are coming of age. That they can best navigate those difficult times with their family, with their community,” Wall told The Christian Post in June 2023. “Our culture right now tells us we can navigate those times best on our own. And in fact, to get parents out of the way and ‘let [me] just do this by myself.’”

“That’s not really the way it works in real life,” Wall continued. “In real life, families do well together solving those problems and helping those kids to work through that together, alongside them, as part of their community, not isolated. So our story is kinda demonstrating that without really talking about it.”

Season 1 of the show is currently available to watch and follows the first book in the series as the Igiby family embarks on their journey. The first episode of the series was nominated for a Moviegiude® Award for Best Family Television. A portion of Movieguide®’s review reads:

Chapter 1 of THE WINGFEATHER SAGA is a wonderful opening to the new series. It’s full of imaginative creatures, amazing songs and themes of family, nobility, sacrifice, doing the right thing, and even a scene of prayer. The animation style is unique and helps Andrew Peterson’s fantasy books come to life. The voice acting is top-notch as well. THE WINGFEATHER SAGA’s first episode is a refreshing program that children and their parents can enjoy together. Due to some scary creatures, however, MOVIEGUIDE® advises some caution for younger children.

Season 2 of the show steps into the second book in the series as the Igibys flee their home. The season is currently in early access for the Angel Guild but is expected to be fully released later this year. Season 3, meanwhile, will continue the storyline of the second book as the family continues their journey away from home.

Movieguide® previously reported:

The creator of the animated series THE WINGFEATHER SAGA, which streams on Angel Studios, said that he hopes children learn to not follow their hearts.

Although the theme of “following your heart” appears in almost every Disney movie and many other mainstream media, executive producer J. Chris Wall said that we should be teaching children something better.

“Our culture right now tells us that kids can learn their identity and who they are in the world, in their own selves – and in fact, individually apart from their families. And we just don’t believe that’s true,” Wall told Christian Headlines in a recent interview. “And so in our story, these kids find their identity and their purpose in life through their family, through their community, and ultimately, the Creator that made them. What’s the purpose that He has for them?”

“That’s something they’ll wrestle with the entire seven seasons of Wingfeather is: what I’m called to be, what I’m supposed to do, and what I may be told in my own heart [which is] something else, which may not lead to good conclusions,” he added.

According to Angel Studios, Season 1 of THE WINGFEATHER SAGA earned over 7 million streams.