Angel Studios is set to produce and distribute “Fablehaven,” a film adaptation of Brandon Mull’s New York Times best-selling fantasy book series.
“Fablehaven” is in the early stages of pre-production and is preparing to shoot in late summer of 2025. Angel Studios reached an agreement with Haven Films, partnering to begin development of the motion picture.
The film will be directed and produced by Cameron Sawyer (“Tim Timmerman: Hope of America”), with producer Christian Busath and executive producer Travis Shreeve. This first installment will be focused on book one in the series, with plans to develop all five of the Mull books to the big screen. The film is slated for a 2026 release.
“This is a significant occasion to walk lockstep with Angel, and to bring such an epic story and world onto the big screen. Our passion for the books and their iconic characters is at the heart of this collaboration. We’re fans first and foremost,” Busath said.
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The “Fablehaven” series, published by Shadow Mountain, introduces young readers to a world of hidden magical creatures and ancient secrets. The story centers on two siblings, Kendra and Seth Sorenson, who visit their grandfather’s mansion. Unbeknownst to most of the world, that mansion is a reserve for mythical creatures. The grandfather is eventually kidnapped by goblins, forcing the siblings to find and rescue him while a witch named Muriel plans to unleash a powerful demon named Bahamut, which could mean the end of the world.
“The ‘Fablehaven’ books have been a favorite series for myself and all of my kids, and so I was not surprised when the Angel Guild responded so enthusiastically to their torch,” said Angel Studios president Jordan Harmon. “We are thrilled to bring to the big screen these incredible stories that promise to delight families, and inspire viewers of all ages.”
“We are beyond excited to partner with Angel Studios in bringing Brandon Mull’s beloved book series to life,” said Sawyer. “What gets us most excited about this collaboration is that we have the freedom to stay true to the book, which is a rare privilege today.”