Angel Studio’s ‘David is proving to be a surprise hit, bringing in nearly $22M during its opening weekend, which beats out The Prince of Egypt for the highest-grossing faith-based animated theatrical opening of all time.
It has grossed more than $52M to date.
Directed by Phil Cunningham and Brent Daws, the film stars notable Christian worship artist Phil Wickham as ‘David’ and Lauren Daigle as ‘Rebecca,’ with the film’s promotional material reading:
From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage–culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom.
Currently, it has a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 71% and an audience score of 98%, based on more than 1000 reviews.
With a reported budget of $60M and positive word of mouth, the film is expected to be a huge financial success for the studio.
Angel’s head of theatrical productions, Brandon Purdie, said in a press release.
“Families are searching for values-driven films that honor hope, and our Angel Guild members embraced DAVID from the very beginning. We greatly value the support of our outstanding exhibitors and look forward to a robust, extended theatrical run as this popular animated musical continues to warm hearts and inspire families this Christmas.”
