“David” Highest Grossing Faith-Based Animated Opening of All Time

Angel (NYSE: ANGX), a media and technology  company guided by 1.6 million grassroots Angel Guild members championing values driven stories, estimates that the company’s animated musical DAVID will gross $22  million at the weekend domestic box office. This represents Angel’s best theatrical  opening in the company’s history. In addition, DAVID is set to become the highest grossing faith-based animated theatrical opening of all time, besting Angel’s own The  King of Kings, and Angel has now released two of the top ten highest-grossing  animated domestic theatrical releases in 2025. 

Below are milestones expected to be achieved by DAVID this weekend: 

● Best 3-day theatrical opening in Angel history (surpassing Sound of  Freedom’s $19.6 million 3-day opening) 

● Highest-grossing faith-based animated theatrical opening of all-time (surpassing Angel’s own The King of Kings $19.4 and Prince of Egypt) 

● Angel has released two of the top ten highest-grossing animated domestic  theatrical releases of 2025 (DAVID and The Kings of Kings, with $61 million) 

DAVID, featuring music by multi-platinum artist Phil Wickham, has an impressive A  CinemaScore and 98% Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score. The animated musical will be  released in more than 42 international markets beginning this week. 

“Families are searching for values-driven films that honor hope, and our Angel Guild members embraced DAVID from the very beginning,” said Brandon Purdie, Head of Theatrical at Angel. “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.” 

Earlier this year, Angel announced that it acquired the DAVID franchise and intellectual  property in partnership with 2521 Entertainment. This included the animated musical film and accompanying five-part animated television series. The DAVID intellectual property is a long-term strategic asset for the company. 

"King David – one of the greatest stories ever told – is powerfully reimagined for the big  screen with this epic family musical,” said David L. Hunt, Co-Founder and Chief Creative and Content Officer at 2521 Entertainment. “Kids will grow up fondly  remembering how their parents took them to the theater to experience this film.  Moments like these become family memories that can last a lifetime.” 

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. 

DAVID: Opening Weekend Box Office Estimate 

● Theater count: 3,118 

● Estimated opening weekend: $22 million 

DAVID: Audience Score 

● CinemaScore: A 

● Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 98% 

DAVID: International Theatrical Release Dates 

● Portugal – December 17, 2025 

● South Africa – December 19, 2025  

● Singapore – December 25, 2025 

● Nigeria – December 26, 2025 

● Ghana – December 26, 2025 

● Brazil – January 15, 2026 

● Australia – January 15, 2025 

● New Zealand – January 15, 2025 

● Sri Lanka – January 23, 2026 

● Israel – February 28, 2026 

● Poland – March 5, 2026 

● Croatia – March 19, 2026 

● Serbia – March 19, 2026 

● Slovenia – March 19, 2026

● Bulgaria – March 19, 2026 

● North Macedonia – March 19, 2026 

● Montenegro – March 19, 2026 

● Bosnia/Herzegovina – March 19, 2026 

● France – March 22, 2026 

● Mexico – March 26, 2026 

● Guatemala – March 26, 2026 

● El Salvador – March 26, 2026 

● Honduras – March 26, 2026 

● Nicaragua – March 26, 2026 

● Costa Rica – March 26, 2026 

● Panama – March 26, 2026 

● Ecuador – March 26, 2026 

● Peru – March 26, 2026 

● Bolivia – March 26, 2026 

● Paraguay – March 26, 2026 

● Uruguay – March 26, 2026 

● Chile – March 26, 2026 

● Argentina – March 26, 2026 

● Colombia – March 26, 2026 

● Germany – March 26, 2026 

● Netherlands – March 26, 2026 

● Belgium – March 26, 2026 

● Austria – March 26, 2026 

● Switzerland – March 26, 2026 

● Hungary – April 2, 2026 

● Spain – April 2, 2026 

● Japan – January 1, 2027 

In addition to DAVID, Angel’s upcoming theatrical slate showcases a diverse range of  stories and genres. Highlights include I Was A Stranger, a powerful tale of resilience  and hope set against the backdrop of the Syrian Civil War and featured in more than 50  film festivals worldwide; Solo Mio, a heartwarming romantic comedy starring Kevin  James, Kim Coates, Alyson Hannigan and Jonathan Roumie; and Young Washington,  an epic biopic starring Kelsey Grammer, Mary-Louise Parker, and Sir Ben Kingsley – introducing William Franklyn-Miller – in the title role. 

About Angel: Angel (NYSE: ANGX) is a media and technology company guided by 1.6  million grassroots Angel Guild paying members championing values-driven stories.  Clearly expressing the kind of programming they crave, members of the Angel Guild act  as virtual co-producers, greenlighting what films and television series get produced and  distributed in theaters and on the Angel app. Propelled by this audience-first  momentum, Angel has released more than 40 films and 20 television series that amplify  light, including Sound of Freedom, which earned more than $250 million at the  worldwide box office. The company also has more than 6 billion views of its Dry Bar Comedy franchise, which has attracted some of the world's best-known comedians. For  more information, visit www.angel.com. 

About 2521 Entertainment: Founded in 2023, 2521 Entertainment is a film production  and finance company that is not just creating good art and entertainment; we are  changing the culture through art and entertainment with stories that matter. Our credits  include The King of Kings (Angel), the highest-grossing faith-based animated opening  ever; Sound of Freedom (Angel), a $251M global hit; and House of David (The Wonder  Project), Amazon Prime’s top-ranked series. Some upcoming releases are Zero A.D.,  Reykjavik (Jeff Daniels, J.K. Simmons), and Runner (Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson).  https://2521entertainment.com/ 

About Sunrise Animation Studios: Sunrise Animation Studios is a Cape Town-based  studio whose mission statement is “Inspire Through Story.” Sunrise is an animation  house with integrated teams across story, development, concept art, animation,  modelling, surfacing, grooming, layout, dressing, lighting, composting, editing, foley,  sound mixing, and score composition. For more information, visit https://www.sunriseproductions.tv/ 

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