'Sound of Freedom' to Stream on Prime Video on December 26 after Generating $184 Million in North America

Child trafficking thriller, which made nearly $250 million worldwide and outperformed big studio films, utilized unique distribution strategies including a "pay it forward" ticket campaign and crowd funding for production.

The child trafficking thriller 'Sound of Freedom', which grossed nearly $250 million worldwide, will be available to stream on Amazon's Prime Video from December 26, 2023.
After generating $184 million in North America, 'Sound of Freedom' outperformed major studio movies such as 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' and 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One'.
'Sound of Freedom' utilized unique distribution strategies including a 'pay-it-forward' ticket system where fans bought tickets for others online, contributing significantly to its box office success.
The film, starring Jim Caviezel as a federal agent who turns vigilante to rescue a child from human traffickers, was produced by the unconventional Angel Studios, raising $5 million for distribution trough crowd funding.
'Sound of Freedom' achieved box office success not only by appealing to wider audiences but also by focusing on a niche fanbase, similar to the marketing strategy applied to sequels of popular franchises like 'Harry Potter' and 'Twilight'.