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The King of Kings’ Continues Box Office Success With $34.7M in North America

The South Korean animated retelling of Jesus Christ’s life, directed by Jang Seong-ho, remains a top performer in its second week and expands to 50 global markets over Easter weekend.

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A still from The King of Kings.

Overview

  • The film added $6.68 million in its second North American week, bringing its domestic total to $34.694 million, maintaining strong audience interest.
  • It has also grossed an additional $35 million internationally, including in Britain and Australia, ahead of its expansion to 50 countries this Easter weekend.
  • Directed by Jang Seong-ho, the $25.4 million film was a decade in the making and blends Charles Dickens’ unpublished work with the biblical story of Jesus Christ.
  • Featuring a star-studded voice cast, including Oscar Isaac as Jesus and Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens, the film has set records for animated biblical movies.
  • Unique marketing strategies, such as pay-it-forward ticketing and free admission for children, contributed to its strong performance and audience engagement.