Angel Studios, the distribution company behind 2023’s surprise blockbuster “Sound of Freedom,” has pioneered this quiet revolution. Their crowd-funded approach has created an alternative pathway for content that major studios would never greenlight, proving that Americans will enthusiastically support stories that align with their deeply-held beliefs.
This Easter weekend, that support manifested in spectacular fashion. Angel Studios’ latest offering, the animated biblical film “King of Kings,” didn’t just perform well – it shattered records and defied every prediction from industry analysts.
From ‘Breitbart’:
Angel Studios released its animated Biblical film King of Kings into 3,200 theaters and not only came in second but broke a box office record. King of Kings overperformed media estimates to hit $19.05 million in its debut weekend, which trounced all the new competition. Currently, King of Kings can lay claim to the best opening of a Biblical animated film ever.
The film’s $19.05 million opening demolished the previous record for animated biblical films, easily surpassing “The Prince of Egypt” which opened to $14.5 million. Even more impressive is the film’s A+ CinemaScore – making it only the fifth animated film outside of Disney/Pixar productions to achieve this perfect audience rating.