Animated Jesus Film ‘King of Kings’ Breaks Box Office Records
“The King of Kings,” the groundbreaking animated film from Angel Studios, has broken box office records with a $19 million opening weekend, becoming the highest-grossing debut for a faith-based animated film. Inspired by Charles Dickens’ short story, the film is created by South Korea’s Mofac Animation and marks the directorial debut of Seong-ho Jang.
IndieWire praised the film’s innovative approach to the Gospel narrative through Dickens’ perspective. The unique storytelling and stunning animation have resonated with audiences nationwide.
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“This project has been a passion project of mine for nearly a decade,” Seong-ho Jang said. “I am so excited to see how audiences have embraced it, and Angel is proving to be the ideal partner to take this film to the market on a global scale.”
The star-studded cast features Oscar Isaac as Jesus, Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate, and Kenneth Branagh and Uma Thurman as Charles and Catherine Dickens, alongside Mark Hamill, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, and Roman Griffin Davis. The screenplay is by Jang and Rob Edwards, with cinematography by Woo-hyung Kim. Producers include Jang and Kim, with Blue Harbor Entertainment receiving an “in association with” credit.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth performs “Live Like That,” an original end title song that has garnered critical acclaim. The song, written by Chenoweth, Kellys Collins, Tim Nichols, and Matt Wynn and produced by Keith Thomas, shares a story of yearning for a childlike faith.
“I am deeply honored to be part of such a significant project,” Chenoweth said. “The opportunity to contribute musically to a film that explores the life of Jesus Christ is both a professional and personal milestone. I hope my song can touch the hearts of everyone who watches ‘The King of Kings.'”
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