Angel Studios’ The King of Kings Surpasses $7.8M in Pre-Sales Ahead of Opening
Angel Studios Launches “Kids Go Free” Initiative For the Animated Epic, Whereby Families can Receive a Free Children’s Ticket with the Purchase of One Adult Ticket Biblical Animated Epic Starring Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, and Oscar Isaac, Is Slated to Open This Friday in More than 3,000 Locations Nationwide
April 7, 2025 – PROVO UT – Angel Studios, the platform empowering stories that amplify light, has announced that its upcoming star-studded animated epic, The King of Kings, has generated over $7.8 million in pre-sales. The film is set to open this Friday on more than 3,000 screens nationwide, signaling strong demand and early excitement for this theatrical release.
Additionally, Angel has announced a special “Kids Go Free” campaign, which allows families to receive up to one free children’s ticket with the purchase of a qualifying adult ticket by visiting Angel.com/kidsgofree
Fans of the studio’s previous hits—including Sound of Freedom, Homestead, and Cabrini—have generously contributed to ensure that children everywhere have the opportunity to experience this film in theaters.
“The King of Kings is finding incredible support from audiences and theaters alike, who are passionately seeking content that is both entertaining and faith-affirming,” said Brandon Purdie, Global Head of Theatrical Distribution & Brand Development at Angel Studios.
Directed by Seong-Ho Jang and featuring an all-star voice cast—including Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens, Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens, Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate, Mark Hamill as King Herod, Forest Whitaker as Peter, Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphas, and Oscar Isaac as Jesus Christ —The King of Kings has captivated audiences worldwide. Inspired by Charles Dickens, the film follows a father and son as they embark on an imaginative journey through the life of Jesus, delivering a fresh and heartfelt take on the greatest story ever told.
Animation has been a key driver to the box office, with 4 of the top 10 box office films of 2024 being animated features, with crowds also responding to biblical narratives. According to The Numbers, historically the top animated film releases in this genre are The Prince of Egypt which opened at $14.5M, and The Star and Jonah, which opened at $9.8M and $6.2M respectively.
To learn more and redeem free children’s tickets, visit Angel.com/kidsgofree.
To learn more about the film, visit https://www.angel.com/
Watch the trailer for The King of Kings HERE
About Angel Studios:
Angel Studios is a values-based distribution company for stories that amplify light to mainstream audiences. Through the Angel Guild, over one million members from more than 170 different countries help decide what film and television projects the studio will market and distribute. Angel Studios is behind the global box office hit, SOUND OF FREEDOM, which has earned $250 million in theatrical box office. Learn more at Angel.com.
