The King of Kings’ Box Office Explodes: How It’s Making More Than $45 Million

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Angel Studios’ animated film titled “The King of Kings” about Jesus Christ is doing exceptionally well at the cinema. Premiered on April 11, 2025, this family-friendly Christian production presents the life of Jesus Christ using the storytelling style of Charles Dickens. Despite not being produced by one of the big Hollywood studios or backed by a large-scale marketing effort, “The King of Kings” has managed to attract its audience in theaters and collect impressive box office earnings.

The remarkable performance of “The King of Kings” at the box office during its initial two weeks is all the more noteworthy given the competition. At present, there are no other significant animated films showing in theaters. However, alternative options like “A Minecraft Movie” and “Snow White” based on well-known IPs could still attract families. Despite not yet equaling the overall box office earnings of these movies, “The King of Kings” has consistently performed well. It has maintained a high position in the box office rankings throughout its release so far, suggesting that it might continue to outperform expectations for several more weeks.

How Much The King Of Kings Has Made At The Box Office

It’s Been In Theaters For Less Than 2 Weeks

Angel Studios has more than enough cause to rejoice with their debut into the world of animated films. This is due to the fact that “The King of Kings” has raked in a staggering $45 million at the box office following just 10 days in cinemas. The movie’s strong start saw it earn $19.3 million during its opening weekend domestically. In its first week, it ranked second among weekend box office earnings, having been screened in 3,200 theaters. What’s even more impressive is that “The King of Kings” shattered the record for the largest animated Biblical opening, outperforming “The Prince of Egypt”‘s initial $14.5 million.

The movie, titled “The King of Kings“, continued its remarkable pace during the Easter weekend, earning an additional $9 million over four days following its debut. Wisely timed for release during the Christian holiday commemorating Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, the film’s captivating narrative led to a staggering 10.8% drop in ticket sales from its first weekend. Most of the $45.8 million box office earnings came from domestic viewers, with only around one million dollars generated internationally.

Why The King Of Kings Is Doing So Well At The Box Office

A Lot Is Working In The Animated Biblical Film’s Favor

One key factor behind the impressive performance of “The King of Kings” at the box office lies in Angel Studios’ unique capacity to produce a movie that resonates deeply with audiences who seldom encounter their faith depicted on screen in such a manner. Often, religious films may not achieve significant commercial success, but when the intended audience is made aware of them, there are instances where they can become major hits. Angel Studios invested heavily in marketing for “The King of Kings” and distributed free tickets to generate interest, which contributed significantly to its box office success.

As a follower of Christ, I find that The King of Kings stands out amongst other family-friendly films currently playing in cinemas because it tells the story of Jesus Christ, a tale deeply familiar to Christians and even those who are not religious. While movies like A Minecraft Movie and Snow White have their own name recognition based on popular video games and classic animated stories respectively, The King of Kings also has its own draw due to adapting a well-known property – the Bible and the story of Jesus Christ.

Angel Studios highlights the reasons behind the success of the film “The King of Kings”. Brandon Purdie, the Global Head of Theatrical Distribution & Brand Development at Angel Studios, stated in a press release that “The King of Kings is an epic, emotional journey designed for cinematic viewing. Theaters are accommodating it, and audiences are pouring in massively, clearly expressing their preference: they’re drawn to stories that intensify the light.

The audience response to “The King of Kings” has been exceptionally favorable, as evidenced by its impressive ratings. Specifically, it boasts a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, an unusually high rating compared to its 65% critics score. This exceptional standing is not only notable for Oscar Isaac’s acting career but also rare among films. Additionally, it earned an A+ CinemaScore from opening weekend audiences, a rarity for movies. Consequently, the film has gained significant buzz and positive word of mouth, making it highly recommended for others to watch in theaters as well.

How The King Of Kings’ Box Office Compares To Sound Of Freedom

Angel Studios’ Prior Release Was Its Biggest Hit

In a short span, Angel Studios has once again proven its prowess in the cinematic world with the box office success of “The King of Kings.” Previously, they had made headlines as a significant force in theaters due to the extraordinary performance of “Sound of Freedom.” This contentious true story film amassed an impressive $250 million worldwide, with $184 million earned domonestically. At present, “The King of Kings” has garnered slightly less than “Sound of Freedom’s” final tally, but it’s important to avoid direct comparisons between the two. Instead, let’s focus on their initial performances during their first 10 days in theaters.

Sound of Freedom showcased an extraordinary debut at the box office on July 4, 2023, earning a staggering $14.2 million on its first day alone. This impressive figure set the stage for its official opening weekend, demonstrating strong audience interest and anticipation. Following this strong start, Sound of Freedom‘s domestic box office tally reached $58.4 million within 10 days, and by the end of its second weekend (13 days in total), it had amassed a remarkable $85.7 million, adding another $27.2 million to its earnings during this period.

In comparison, “The King of Kings” is lagging significantly behind “Sound of Freedom.” As of now, it’s about $13 million short in its 10-day total gross, and a staggering $40 million short in its second weekend earnings. To catch up to Angel Studios’ biggest hit, “The King of Kings” would need remarkable staying power similar to that of “Sound of Freedom.” However, it has already surpassed the box office earnings of all other films produced by Angel Studios, making it the studio’s second-highest-grossing movie so far.

How King Of Kings’ Box Office Compares To The Prince Of Egypt

The Last Major Biblical Animated Box Office Hit

The opening weekend earnings of “The King of Kings” surpassed that of “The Prince of Egypt,” the highest for any animated Biblical film to date. This record has been maintained by Angel Studios’ release so far, even outperforming the 1998 DreamWorks movie during their initial three days.

The timing for the debut of “The Prince of Egypt” was spot-on, just ahead of Christmas, and it saw a surge during its second week in cinemas, earning an additional $15.1 million (previously $14.5 million). This brought its domestic total to $40 million. The film continued to perform exceptionally well at the beginning of 1999, accumulating another $61 million domestically before wrapping up its run. Moreover, it managed to gather a surprising $117.2 million overseas, contributing to a global total of $218 million.

As a passionate cinema enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that “The King of Kings” is currently outperforming “The Prince of Egypt” domestically during the initial 10 days of their release. It’s sitting $5.3 million ahead at this stage, suggesting it could maintain its momentum in the coming weeks. If all goes well, it might even reach the $100 million domestic total that “The Prince of Egypt” achieved. However, to come close to DreamWorks’ film’s final international total, Angel Studios will need to strategize effectively to broaden the story’s appeal across global audiences.

King Of Kings’ Box Office Continues A Strong Run For Biblical Movies

Christian Audiences Have Been Supporting Films For Them

The blockbuster performance of “The King of Kings” in cinemas demonstrates yet another instance where a movie rooted in Christianity or Biblical themes proves successful at the box office. Precedents include “The Prince of Egypt” ($218M) and “The Passion of the Christ” ($610M), as well as more recent hits such as “Heaven Is For Real” ($101M), “I Can Only Imagine” ($86M), “War Room” ($73M), and “God’s Not Dead” ($64M). The success of “Sound of Freedom” ($250M) surpassed expectations, and the theatrical presentations of “The Chosen” episodes have been massive hits.

As a fervent admirer, I can’t help but marvel at the simultaneous triumph of “The King of Kings” and the smashing box office numbers of season 5 for “The Chosen.” It seems that the hunger for Christian-themed productions is growing ever stronger. These films may not have the universal allure of some blockbuster Hollywood movies, but their historical success story in filmmaking is undeniable. It’s little wonder, then, that Angel Studios is expanding “The Chosen” franchise, reassembling the talented team behind “Sound of Freedom” for “Zero AD,” and working diligently on an animated Biblical tale about David. The success of “The King of Kings” at the box office calls out for more!

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2025-04-22 00:53