EKKL Entertainment launches faith-and-family streaming platform

Michael Scott and Willie and Korie Robertson have launched EKKL Entertainment, a faith-and-family platform that combines streaming, podcasts, devotionals, community, commerce, and travel. The service is rolling out with a 350-title library, three 2026 theatrical releases, and plans to distribute 7 to 10 films a year.

Why it matters: - EKKL is aiming to package entertainment and daily-life experiences into one destination for families seeking faith-based and family-friendly content. - The launch combines streaming, theatrical distribution, podcasts, devotionals, and member perks in a single platform. - The company is positioning EKKL as a broader media ecosystem, not just another streaming service.

What happened: - Michael Scott, Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson announced the launch of EKKL Entertainment on July 6, 2026, in New York. - EKKL is pronounced EK-UHL and takes its name from the Greek word ekklesia, meaning a gathering of people brought together around what matters most. - The platform launched with films, series, podcasts, daily devotionals, community features, commerce and travel offerings. - More information is available on EKKL’s website.

The details: - EKKL’s theatrical plan includes three major releases in 2026 and a goal of distributing 7 to 10 films annually. - Elijah Peel opens exclusively in theaters on August 14, 2026. - Daniel and The Fiery Furnace opens exclusively in theaters on September 18, 2026. - She Dances premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Festival and was released in theaters in March 2026 by EKKL. - EKKL’s streaming library launches with 350 films and series. - Early streaming titles include Light of the World, The Last Supper and God’s Not Dead. - EKKL Podcasting includes shows led by creators with more than 125 million annual downloads and more than 30 million social media followers. - Early podcast titles include WHOA That’s Good Podcast, Full Fledged and Blurry Creatures. - Daily Devotionals will offer short guided faith experiences built around stillness, Scripture, prayer, declaration and worship. - EKKL Connect will include original articles, behind-the-scenes features, filmmaker conversations, talent interviews, community moments and live-experience coverage. - The platform will also include travel perks and member savings tied to weekend getaways, family vacations and future destination-based offerings.

Between the lines: - EKKL is entering a crowded streaming market by leaning into a niche audience with faith, family and community as the core value proposition. - The rollout suggests a hybrid strategy that mixes subscription content, theatrical releases and member benefits to keep audiences engaged across multiple touchpoints. - Scott’s background with Pure Flix and the Robertsons’ audience reach give EKKL built-in credibility with the target market.

What's next: - EKKL said additional theatrical titles will be announced in the coming months. - The platform expects ongoing programming announcements, creator partnerships, theatrical releases, community features and additional member benefits after launch. - The streaming catalog is expected to expand through acquisitions and curated programming across generations and demographics.

The bottom line: - EKKL is trying to become a one-stop faith-and-family entertainment brand by tying together content, community and consumer perks.