Hope Channel International Launches The Hopeful for Worldwide Streaming

Hope Channel International (HCI) is thrilled to announce the global on-demand release of The Hopeful, a powerful new film that will be available for streaming worldwide through Wonder Events starting October 22. The film, originally created in English, will provide closed captions in additional languages soon after launch, beginning with Spanish, Portuguese, and French and adding more in the coming months. This release seeks to share a message of hope and healing, offering a meaningful opportunity for viewers to connect and spread the story of the Advent hope.

The Hopeful is a riveting historical drama that follows the journey of William Miller, a simple farmer turned influential preacher, whose predictions about Christ’s return led to the emergence of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Directed by Emmy Award-winner Kyle Portbury, the film explores themes of faith, perseverance, and the power of community in the face of disappointment.

Portbury said, “This is an inspirational story of courage, love, and hope for the future. You are going to be surprised and swept away by this story of people who dared to risk it all. May their bravery inspire us in our own mission.”

October 22 holds deep significance in the story of The Hopeful as it marks the anniversary of William Miller’s predicted date of Christ’s return. Although the prediction did not materialize, this disappointment soon turned to hope, leading to the birth of a global faith movement — the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The film captures the profound events that unfolded. In honor of this pivotal moment in history, Hope Studios chose to release the film globally on October 22, paying tribute to the lasting impact of this faith journey.

Kevin Christenson, director of Hope Studios and executive producer of The Hopeful, said, “This film has impacted tens of thousands since its release in North America and the South Pacific, sharing the good news of the Advent hope with many who might not enter a church, watch a sermon, or read a book. We are eager to see what God will do with it as it opens to everyone around the world.”

Vyacheslav Demyan, president of Hope Channel International, added, “The global release of The Hopeful marks a significant milestone in our mission to share hope with the world. By leveraging our own AI-powered translation technology, we’re making this inspiring story accessible to more people, in more languages, than ever before. This effort directly supports our 2030 vision of reaching 1 billion people with the message of eternal hope, and we invite you to join us in spreading this powerful message with your communities and beyond.”

Pastors and individual church members can use discounted viewing code bundles as an evangelism tool to gift a rental to friends, neighbors, and co-workers, while churches can host screenings through Wonder Events to fundraise for initiatives such as Pathfinders and mission trips.

The release of The Hopeful film is also supported by various additional resources to enhance the viewing experience and engagement. The book The Hopeful: Hope Is on the Way is available in hard copy and e-reader on Amazon, and the Steps to Christ: The Hopeful Edition devotional book is available at AdventSource. The film’s music can be found on Apple Music and Spotify, and an interactive Bible study is available on Hope.Study.

About Hope Studios

Hope Studios, the cinematic arm of Hope Channel International, crafts and shares stories across the globe through a network footprint in more than 100 countries. With content rooted in faith and values, its mission transcends entertainment. Hope Studios strives to inspire positive change through the universal language of storytelling.

About Hope Channel International

Hope Channel International is a Seventh-day Adventist global media evangelism network that connects every heart globally with eternal hope through media that inspires. Hope Channel produces and distributes content in more than 100 languages in more than 80 countries around the world, with each locally operated channel creating tailored messages to meet the spiritual needs of their communities.