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The King of Kings, a new animated biblical film, stunned the box office, placing second and bringing in $7 million opening day.
The film, which shares the story of an imaginative boy who discovers faith through his father's story of Jesus, received a Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 97% and a coveted A+ CinemaScore.
"We’re thrilled to see The King of Kings connect so deeply with audiences," said Brandon Purdie, Global Head of Theatrical Distribution & Brand Development. "This film is a testament to the power of storytelling that amplifies light and brings families together. Our Angel Guild and global community of supporters have once again shown that there’s a massive audience eager for stories that inspire and uplift."
This was the largest opening for a biblical animated feature, opening on 3,200 screens worldwide.
The King of Kings was directed by Seong-Ho Jang and features an all-star voice cast—including Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens, Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens, Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate, Mark Hamill as King Herod, Roman Griffin Davis as Walter Dickens, Forest Whitaker as Peter, Ben Kingsley as High Priest Caiaphas, and Oscar Isaac as Jesus Christ.