‘The King of Kings’ Breaks Animated Biblical Box Office Record
Angel Studios' reimagining of Jesus' story through a Dickensian lens achieves $14.6 million in pre-sales, surpassing 'The Prince of Egypt' as the top opening for its genre.
Overview
- The animated biblical epic, now playing in over 3,200 theaters nationwide, has set a new record for animated biblical films with $14.6 million in pre-sales.
- The film features a star-studded voice cast including Oscar Isaac as Jesus, Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens, and Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens.
- Angel Studios employed innovative marketing strategies such as the 'Kids Go Free' campaign to drive family attendance and pre-sales success.
- Critical reception has been mixed, with praise for its heartfelt messaging and creative narrative structure, but criticism for its animation quality and storytelling execution.
- The movie is expected to stream on Angel Studios' platform and PVOD services within the next month, following its theatrical run.