Angel Studios cracks down on nudity and profanity in new content
Angel Studios is shaking up the film industry by setting a new content standard that prioritizes faith and family values. The studio, known for creating impactful content like Sound of Freedom, has launched The Angel Promise, a sweeping new content policy designed to build deeper trust with religious families.
The new guidelines are clear and firm: there will be no on-screen sex or nudity, no use of profanity like the F-word, and absolutely no misuse of God’s name in any Angel original content. These strictures are rooted in the studio’s mission to foster an environment where faith is central to the storytelling experience.
Co-founder and Chief Content Officer Jeff Harmon explained that these changes are about establishing a foundation of trust. “We promise there’s never going to be nudity, and there’ll never be sex on screen,” Harmon stated, emphasizing that the studio aims to ensure that the timeless principles of their faith are honored in all productions.
Harmon further clarified that the protection of religious language is paramount. He stressed that content originating from Angel first must respect these values, ensuring that faith-based families can trust the content they watch.
But what about the often-controversial element of violence? Angel Studios addresses this by placing it in a unique category. The studio acknowledges that violence exists in a “grey area,” and this is where a specialized community steps in.
This critical role is filled by the Angel Guild, a streaming community of members who have the power to vet all content. Every film and series brought to the Angel ecosystem must first go before the Guild for a vote. To be approved, a title must score at least 70 out of 100 during the voting process, giving the Guild the authority to block any material deemed too violent or bloody.
This mechanism ensures that content aligns with community values, providing a layer of quality control beyond traditional rating systems.
Beyond content creation, Harmon reflected on the broader landscape of Hollywood. He noted that the industry seems to have drifted, suggesting that Hollywood has entered a kind of bubble and has lost touch with the values-based audience it once served. While acknowledging Hollywood’s status as world-class storytellers, Harmon expressed a sense of longing for consistent narrative direction.
Angel Studios is steadily expanding its footprint, with several films planned for release, including Solo Mio, Young Washington, The Brink of War, Runner, and the remake of Angel and the Badman. These upcoming projects demonstrate a commitment to telling stories that are both visually compelling and ethically grounded.
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