Faith-based multimedia collective The Salvation Poem Project announces The Light of the World will release in theaters nationwide in the summer of 2025. The 2D-animated feature film tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of his youngest apostle, John. New production stills have also been unveiled.
Synopsis: It’s 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn’t exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure.
This beautifully animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John. From the beginning of Jesus’ ministry through his crucifixion and resurrection, Light of the World powerfully illustrates how Jesus of Nazareth changed the world forever and still changes lives today!
“The Salvation Poem Project’s mission is to share Jesus through song and story,” says Brennan McPherson, producer of Light of the World and President of The Salvation Poem Project. “We are a group of artists who cherish Jesus more than life. This film’s story is intensely personal to us because it shows how Jesus can change the lives of broken people like you and me.”
The $20 million production is directed by John J. Schafer (Superbook) and Tom Bancroft (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Mulan), with animation director Tony Bancroft (Mulan, Mary Poppins Returns, Space Jam: A New Legacy).
“We have long dreamed of telling the story of Jesus in a groundbreaking manner, and we believe this film does that,” says Matt McPherson, the film’s executive producer and Founder of The Salvation Poem Project.
Visit lightoftheworld.com to learn more and see additional production stills newly released.
