Angel’s THE KING OF KINGS Earns an Estimated $6.6M on Friday, Continues Strong Box Office Performance
Poised for a Long Theatrical Run, The King of Kings Increases Screen Count to 3,535, Rotten Tomatoes Popcorn Meter Rises to 98%.
(Provo, UT—April 19, 2025) Angel—the platform and studio empowering filmmakers to crowdfund, create, and distribute films —is announcing that The King of Kings has grown its theatrical footprint to 3,535 screens, an increase of 10% for its second weekend and has earned a projected $6.6M on Friday, April 18, bringing its estimated box office cume to $34,693,552.
“Very few films in the history of cinema perform like this in theaters,” said Brandon Purdie, Global Head of Theatrical Distribution & Brand Development at Angel Studios. “This kind of momentum isn’t tied to a date on the calendar—it’s driven by the power of the story. The King of Kings delivers on every level: epic, emotional, and made for the big screen. A film like this could thrive any weekend of the year, because when you bring the greatest story ever told to life with this kind of scope, theaters make room—and audiences show up. At Angel, it’s always been about the audience. And right now, they’re speaking loud and clear—they’re flocking to theaters.”
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. 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, Roman Griffin Davis as Walter Dickens, Forest Whitaker as Peter, Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphas, and Oscar Isaac as Jesus Christ —The King of Kings has captivated audiences worldwide.
THE KING OF KINGS: Box Office Totals
- Current Theater count: 3,535
- Opening Weekend Actuals: $19,324,296
- Friday, April 18 Estimate: $6,628,304
- Estimated Box Office Cume: $34,693,552
THE KING OF KINGS: Audience and Critics Scores
- CinemaScore: A+
- Rotten Tomatoes: Critics – 65%, Audience – 98%
Film Synopsis: Inspired by Charles Dickens, The King of Kings features a father telling his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child.
For more information, please see: https://www.angel.com/tickets/king-of-kings
About Angel: Angel is a values-based distribution company for stories that amplify light to mainstream audiences. Through the Angel Guild, over 1,100,000 paying members from more than 170 different countries help decide what film and television projects the studio will market and distribute. Angel is behind the global box office hit, SOUND OF FREEDOM, which has earned $250 million in theatrical box office. Learn more at Angel.com.