War Room, the highly anticipated fifth film from Alex and Stephen Kendrick (Fireproof, Courageous, Facing the Giants, Flywheel) will debut in theaters nationwide Aug. 28 from Sony Pictures Entertainment’s TriStar Pictures, distributor of Soul Surfer, Courageous and last summer’s faith-based hit Heaven Is For Real.

The film is accompanied by a suite of products releasing Aug. 1 from B&H Publishing Group, including a trade book by the Kendricks, who are New York Times best-selling authors, titled The Battle Plan for Prayer; a trade book titled Fervent by New York Times best-selling author Priscilla Shirer, who plays the female lead in the film; plus Bible study components, children’s books and other resources.

“As with prior films from the Kendricks, B&H is partnering to provide resources that enrich the viewers’ experience,” said Dave Schroeder, B&H vice president of marketing. “Our products tied into the last two films, Fireproof and Courageous, were New York Times best-sellers, and we believe this new line will be equally successful both in terms of sales and also making a meaningful impact on readers’ lives.”

War Room is a faith drama that explores the power prayer can have on marriages, parenting, careers, friendships and every other area of life.

“We made this film to inspire, challenge and motivate viewers to fight the right kind of battles and to fight them the best way,” said Alex Kendrick, writer and director. “The resources from B&H will help readers apply those principles.”

In the film, Tony and Elizabeth Jordan have it all—great jobs, a beautiful daughter and their dream house. But appearances can be deceiving. The Jordans' world is actually crumbling under the strain of a failing marriage. While Tony basks in his professional success and flirts with temptation, Elizabeth resigns herself to increasing bitterness. But their lives take an unexpected turn when Elizabeth meets her newest client, Miss Clara, and is challenged to establish a “war room” and a battle plan of prayer for her family. As Elizabeth tries to fight for her family, Tony’s hidden struggles come to light. Tony must decide if he will make amends to his family and prove Miss Clara’s wisdom that victories don’t come by accident. The film aims to be a vivid reminder that prayer is a powerful weapon.

War Room features Shirer in her film debut. The cast also includes Director Alex Kendrick (Moms’ Night Out, Courageous), T.C. Stallings (Courageous) and comedian Michael Jr. It introduces film newcomers Karen Abercrombie as Miss Clara and Alena Pitts as Danielle, and features a cameo by speaker and best-selling B&H author Beth Moore in her first acting role.

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