“The King of Kings” has yet to hit the silver screen, but the film is already earning moviegoers’ blessing.
The animated biblical epic, which retells the life story of Jesus Christ, debuts in theaters this weekend. “Moon Knight” star Oscar Isaac voices Christ alongside a star-studded cast that includes Uma Thurman and Pierce Brosnan.
The film, loosely based on the Charles Dickens book “The Life of our Lord,” has already generated over $7.8 million in presales, according to a Monday press release. The Seong-ho Jang-directed movie is brought to the big screen courtesy of “Sound of Freedom” distributor Angel Studios.
“‘The King of Kings is finding incredible support from audiences and theaters alike, who are passionately seeking content that is both entertaining and faith-affirming,” said Brandon Purdie, global head of theatrical distribution and brand development at Angel Studios, in a statement.
Here’s everything you need to know about the film.
When does ‘The King of Kings’ come out?
“The King of Kings” will be released in theaters on April 11.
How to get tickets to ‘The King of Kings’
Moviegoers can search for local showtimes and purchase tickets via the official Angel Studios website. Additionally, fans can preorder tickets online for a chance to enter a $100,000 giveaway that includes a 10-day trip to London and Israel and a home theater package featuring an 83″ smart TV, a Sonos sound system, a Nintendo Switch bundle and more.
Younger viewers can potentially watch “The King of Kings” free of charge via Angel Studios’ “Kids Go Free” campaign. Families can receive up to one free children’s ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket by visiting Angel.com and using the code “KIDSGOFREE.”
Watch the trailer for ‘The King of Kings’
Is ‘The King of Kings’ for kids?
“The King of Kings” is rated PG for “thematic material,” “violent content” and “some scary moments,” according to the film’s official trailer.
‘The King of Kings’ cast
- Oscar Isaac as Jesus Christ
- Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens
- Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens
- Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate
- Mark Hamill as King Herod
- Forest Whitaker as Peter
- Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphas
‘The King of Kings’ follows Angel Studios’ controversial ‘Sound of Freedom’
Angel Studios, a Utah-based film distributor specializing in “stories that amplify light to mainstream audiences,” scored a box-office hit in 2023 with the biographical drama “Sound of Freedom.” The crime thriller starring Jim Caviezel generated over $250 million at the global box office.
The film, which draws upon former federal agent Tim Ballard’s crusade to save children from sex trafficking, also sparked controversy for Caviezel’s views on far-right conspiracy theories.
During an appearance on Steve Bannon’s podcast to promote the film, Caviezel made mention of “adrenochrome,” a hormone that QAnon adherents say global elites harvest from child victims as an allegedly life-extending elixir. “Sound of Freedom” does not mention QAnon in its portrayal of child trafficking.
QAnon is described by the Southern Poverty Law Center as an “umbrella term for a sprawling spiderweb of right-wing internet conspiracy theories with antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ elements that falsely claim the world is run by a secret cabal of pedophiles” who worship Satan, abduct children and are plotting against President Donald Trump.
Contributing: Marco della Cava, USA TODAY
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