‘The King of Kings’ Crowned Top Faith-Based Animated Opening with $19M

Angel is projecting an $19 million weekend box office for its animated epic theatrical release The King of Kings. The Dickens-inspired film follows an imaginative boy who discovers faith through his father’s story of Jesus, and currently has a Rotten Tomatoes PopcornMeter score of 97 and an impressive A+ CinemaScore.

According to The Numbers, the previous top animated faith-based film releases were The Prince of Egypt (DreamWorks Animation) which opened at $14.5M, The Star (Sony Pictures Animation) at $9.8M and Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (Big Idea Pictures) at $6.2M.

“The Angel Guild picks winners. Angel’s revolutionary idea is simple — listen to what our Angel Guild wants,” said Brandon Purdie, Global Head of Theatrical Distribution & Brand Development at Angel. “The CinemaScore for The King of Kings says it all. The film is one of only 128 films to achieve an A+ CinemaScore, and only the 5th animated film to hold that title that isn’t a Pixar/Disney production. Families want quality films to see together in theaters. This weekend simply reflects what audiences are craving.”

The King of Kings Box Office Estimates

• Theater count: 3,200
• Friday Box Office Estimate: $7,010,275
• Saturday Box Office Estimate: $6,802,329
• Sunday Box Office Estimate: $5,237,793
• Weekend Estimated Total: $19,050,397

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.