FAQ's

How can I watch The Great Warning?
The Great Warning is currently streaming on our official site at thegreatwarning.com/watch, and is also available on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Roku. It is also still playing in select theaters. See every current option, by country and platform, on our Where to Watch page. If there’s no showing near you, you can request one through our Ambassador program.
What is The Great Warning about?
The Great Warning is a spiritual documentary that brings together real, first-person testimonies from people in different countries who describe supernatural encounters tied to ancient prophecies and biblical passages. Their accounts converge on a single message: a moment of illumination is coming that will let every person see the state of their own soul, and the film explores what that could mean for individuals, families, and the world.
Is The Great Warning approved by the Catholic Church?
The film itself has been publicly endorsed by Catholic leaders, including Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera López, head of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Mexico, and Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Endorsement of a film is not the same as a formal Church declaration on the underlying private revelation; the movie is best understood as a tool for reflection and conversion, not a dogmatic pronouncement.
Is the “Illumination of Conscience” an official Catholic teaching?
It is not a formally defined dogma, but it isn’t a new or fringe idea either. The concept has deep roots in Catholic mystical writing across the centuries, and many find echoes of it in St. Faustina Kowalska’s Diary, where Jesus speaks of a day of divine mercy and justice. The Church allows Catholics to give respectful attention to private revelations like this without requiring belief in them.
How is the movie related to Christine Watkins’ book, “The Warning”?
The film is inspired by the bestselling book The Warning: Testimonies and Prophecies of the Illumination of Conscience by Christine Watkins, published by Queen of Peace Media. The book gathers many first-hand testimonies; the movie brings a selection of those same kinds of accounts to the screen.
What is the Catholic Church’s official position on Our Lady of Garabandal?
The Church’s official stance is non-constat de supernaturalitate — meaning the supernatural character of the Garabandal apparitions has not been established. In plain terms, Garabandal has not been approved, but it has also not been condemned; it remains an open question left to each person’s conscience. The film’s core message — conversion, prayer, and the sacraments — is fully in line with what the Church teaches regardless of one’s view on Garabandal.
Some dates linked to “the Warning” have already passed without it happening — should I still take it seriously?
Scripture is direct on this point: “But of that day and hour no one knows” (Matthew 24:36). Specific dates that have circulated online were never part of the Church’s teaching and are not endorsed by this film. The purpose of The Great Warning isn’t to predict a calendar date — it’s to encourage ongoing spiritual readiness, regardless of when any such moment might come.
Is this movie meant to frighten people? This topic makes me anxious.
No — the intended message is mercy, not fear. The film frames the Illumination of Conscience as an act of God’s love: a chance to see oneself honestly and choose to return to faith, not a threat to dread. If this topic is causing you or a family member significant anxiety, that’s worth talking through with a priest, spiritual director, or counselor — the goal of this message is peace, not panic.
How can I spiritually prepare for the Illumination of Conscience?
The film and the broader tradition it draws on point to ordinary spiritual practices, not survival supplies: frequent confession, time before the Blessed Sacrament, a daily habit of prayer such as the Rosary, and a life of active charity and forgiveness. These are the same practices the Church recommends for spiritual readiness at any time.
Are the testimonies shown in the film real?
The testimonies dramatized in the film are based on real, documented first-person accounts of individuals who describe having experienced a personal illumination of conscience. Their fuller stories are also recounted in Christine Watkins’ book.
What does “The Great Warning” mean in Spanish?
In Spanish, “The Great Warning” is “El Gran Aviso.” The phrase is used two ways: it can refer to the prophetic Illumination of Conscience itself, a concept discussed in Catholic circles for generations, or to this documentary film, which takes its title from that idea. The movie is a narrative exploration inspired by the concept, not a doctrinal statement about it.
When was The Great Warning released?
The Great Warning first released in theaters on September 27, 2024, in Spain, followed by additional theatrical releases across Latin America and the United States. It is now available to stream — see our Where to Watch page for current options.

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