{"id":2422489,"date":"2025-04-11T10:18:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T14:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-animated-film-about-jesus-scores-incredible-box-office-win-before-its-even-released\/"},"modified":"2025-04-11T10:21:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T14:21:27","slug":"new-animated-film-about-jesus-scores-incredible-box-office-win-before-its-even-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-animated-film-about-jesus-scores-incredible-box-office-win-before-its-even-released\/","title":{"rendered":"New Animated Film About Jesus Scores &#8216;Incredible&#8217; Box Office Win Before It&#8217;s Even Released"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-animated-film-about-jesus-scores-incredible-box-office-win-before-its-even-released%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2422489&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heres-why-tim-allen-wasnt-picked-to-voice-buzz-lightyear-in-lightyear-movie\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s Why Tim Allen Wasn\u2019t Picked To Voice Buzz Lightyear In \u2018Lightyear\u2019 Movie\">animated film titled<\/a> &#8220;King of Kings,&#8221; produced by Angel Studios, is generating meaningful interest, amassing $7.8 million in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/robin-diangelos-new-book-bombs-with-one-fifth-as-many-debut-week-sales-as-michael-knowles-you-will-believe-which-one-made-nyt-list\/\" title=\"Robin DiAngelo\u2019s New Book Bombs, With One-Fifth As Many Debut-Week Sales As Michael Knowles\u2019. You Will Believe Which One Made NYT List\">pre-sales<\/a> ahead of its release. The film,which focuses on the story of Jesus Christ,is being compared to the success of &#8220;Sound of Freedom,&#8221; suggesting a growing appetite for content that is both entertaining and faith-affirming. Brandon Purdie from angel Studios noted the filmS potential to resonate with audiences like few others have, emphasizing a cultural shift towards valuing christian narratives. The storyline revolves around a father telling his son the story of Jesus, allowing the boy to witness Christ&#8217;s miracles and sacrifices through imagination. While its biblical accuracy is yet to be evaluated, the enthusiasm around its release hints at positive cultural implications, especially in a climate where Christian values are often questioned. The film aims to attract families with a promotional initiative allowing children free entry with an adult ticket. &#8220;King of Kings&#8221; is viewed as a potential catalyst for introducing more viewers to Christian teachings and values.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A new animated film about Jesus Christ shows promise for a market of Christian-focused content.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2025\/04\/angel-studios-the-king-of-kings-box-office-presales-sound-of-freedom-1236362589\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deadline<\/a> reported Monday that Angel Studios&rsquo; &ldquo;King of Kings&rdquo; already has $7.8 million in pre-sales.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Deadline report, that number puts the film ahead of 2023&rsquo;s &ldquo;Sound of Freedom,&rdquo; which <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">gained widespread support<\/a> and attention for raising awareness of the growing problem of child <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/democrat-mayor-arrested-drug-trafficking-gun-running-ring-prostitution-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trafficking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Brandon Purdie, Global Head of Theatrical Distribution &amp; Brand Development at Angel Studios, said, &ldquo;&rsquo;The King of Kings&rsquo; is finding incredible support from both audiences and theaters, who are passionately seeking content that is not only richly entertaining but also deeply faith-affirming,&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re seeing the same groundswell of energy and anticipation that surrounded the lead-up to &lsquo;Sound of Freedom&rsquo; &mdash; a growing wave of grassroots momentum. Will &lsquo;The King of Kings&rsquo; ignite that same level of cultural intensity? Few films ever do. But this film is charting its own course, leaving its mark on animated storytelling and capturing the hearts of audiences.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING); 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\t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The King Of Kings | Official Trailer | In theaters April 11 | Angel Studios\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HDhet3EVRac?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>According to the Angel Studios <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angel.com\/movies\/king-of-kings?msockid=072421d5e4776d9a185c35aae5176c95\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>, the film features a father who tells his son &ldquo;the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>It continued, &ldquo;Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/march-madness-player-tells-reporters-jesus-tough-loss-one-sacrificed-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jesus<\/a>, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The movie is inspired by the life of English novelist Charles Dickens, who wrote &ldquo;The Life of Our Lord&rdquo; in addition to his more famous works like &ldquo;Oliver Twist.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>According to the Amazon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Life-Our-Lord-Written-Children\/dp\/0684865378#:~:text=Charles%20Dickens%20wrote%20The%20Life,children%20about%20religion%20and%20faith.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">listing<\/a> for the book, &ldquo;Charles Dickens wrote &lsquo;The Life of Our Lord&rsquo; during the years 1846-1849, just about the time he was completing &lsquo;David Copperfield.&rsquo; In this charming, simple retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, adapted from the Gospel of St. Luke, Dickens hoped to teach his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-is-open-new-york-is-closed-and-ny-has-more-covid-deaths\/\" title=\"Florida Is Open, New York Is Closed, And NY Has More COVID Deaths\">young children<\/a> about religion and faith.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Although much cannot be said about the movie regarding its accurate portrayal in staying true to the Bible, Deadline&rsquo;s report still has hopeful cultural ramifications.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s a good sign that a film that presents the life of Christ is generating such <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/evidence-of-foreign-influence-in-2020-election-nevada-secretary-of-state-caught-sending-voter-data-list-to-pakistani-firm-linked-to-isi\/\" title=\"Evidence of Foreign Influence in 2020 Election: Nevada Secretary of State Caught Sending Voter Data List to Pakistani Firm Linked to ISI\">strong support<\/a> in early sales.<\/p>\n<p>America&rsquo;s culture is, unfortunately, not one that largely champions or defends <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/netflix-preparing-destroy-beloved-christian-classic-offensive-alteration-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian<\/a> values.<\/p>\n<p>We live in a world that promotes the here and now through self-indulgence, recklessness, and numerous other behaviors that can only lead to our destruction.<\/p>\n<p>Christ&rsquo;s teachings are antithetical to all that mainstream culture holds dear.<\/p>\n<p>Angel Studio&rsquo;s &ldquo;Kids Go Free&rdquo; campaign allows children free entry with one adult ticket, as the studio seems to be trying to maximize its viewership for the right reasons.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Sound of Freedom&rdquo; not only garmered praise, it woke many viewers up to a deeply disturbing reality of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/death-row-inmate-convicted-heinous-crimes-argues-obese-executed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crime<\/a> at the southern border that impacts children.<\/p>\n<p>With the storyline of &ldquo;King of Kings&rdquo; potentially introducing many to God and the savior of the world, this film will hopefully create a similar imprint on viewers.<\/p>\n<p>Christ&rsquo;s teachings should create the shift our culture needs. 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According to a report from Deadline on Monday, Angel Studios&#8217; &#8220;King of Kings&#8221; has already secured $7.8 million in pre-sales, surpassing the 2023 film &#8220;Sound of Freedom,&#8221; which garnered significant attention for highlighting child trafficking issues. Brandon Purdie, Global Head of Theatrical Distribution &amp; Brand Development at Angel Studios, noted that &#8220;The King of Kings&#8221; is receiving strong backing from both audiences and theaters eager for content that is both entertaining and faith-affirming. He remarked on the growing grassroots momentum surrounding this film, similar to what was seen with &#8220;Sound of Freedom.&#8221; The movie tells the story of a father sharing with his son \u201cthe greatest story ever told,\u201d leading them through Jesus\u2019 miracles and sacrifices. Inspired by Charles Dickens&#8217; work \u201cThe Life of Our Lord,\u201d it aims to teach children about faith through a retelling based on the Gospel of St. Luke. Despite uncertainties regarding its biblical accuracy, early sales indicate positive cultural implications for a film depicting Christ&#8217;s life in today&#8217;s society, which often overlooks Christian values amidst self-indulgence and recklessness. Angel Studios also offers free entry for children with an adult ticket as part of their \u201cKids Go Free\u201d campaign to boost viewership responsibly. With its potential impact on viewers\u2019 understanding of God\u2019s teachings, this film could play a significant role in shifting cultural perspectives<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2422490,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/King-of-Kings-movie-opens-Friday.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[53256,36834,50471,53257,5440],"class_list":["post-2422489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-animated-film","tag-box-office","tag-jesus-2","tag-new-release","tag-success"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/King-of-Kings-movie-opens-Friday.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2422489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2422489"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2422489\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2422493,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2422489\/revisions\/2422493"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2422490"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2422489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2422489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2422489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}