In a culture starved for meaning and desperate for moral clarity, Angel Studios may be striking gold again—or something even better: truth. Following the smash-hit success of “Sound of Freedom,” the faith-based film company is back with another potential cultural phenomenon: “The King of Kings.”
According to Deadline, this animated film centered on the life of Jesus Christ has already raked in $7.8 million in pre-sale tickets. For context, that’s outpacing the early numbers for “Sound of Freedom,” which dominated headlines and the box office last year for shining a spotlight on the horrific, yet underreported, world of child trafficking.
Angel Studios’ Global Head of Theatrical Distribution, Brandon Purdie, is seeing lightning strike twice. “The King of Kings 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,” he said. That’s because Americans are starving—not for entertainment, but for purpose. And they’re not finding it in the usual Hollywood filth.
We’re witnessing something remarkable: a cultural rebellion. While the left pushes gender confusion, moral relativism, and hostility toward faith, Angel Studios is quietly building a media empire rooted in traditional values. Just like “Sound of Freedom” exposed the evil ignored by our elites, “The King of Kings” is set to remind Americans—especially their children—of the transformative power of Jesus Christ.
The story is framed through a father telling his son the story of Christ. It starts as a bedtime tale but soon becomes a spiritual journey, walking with Jesus through His miracles, His trials, and ultimately, His sacrifice. The film is inspired by none other than Charles Dickens’ lesser-known work “The Life of Our Lord,” written to teach his own children about faith. Imagine that: a piece of literature from one of the greatest authors in history, grounded in Gospel truth, now brought to life for a new generation.
This isn’t just entertainment. It’s evangelism. And it couldn’t come at a better time. In a world that glorifies hedonism, celebrates abortion, and mocks traditional marriage, here comes a film offering what secularism never can: hope, redemption, and truth.
And here’s the kicker: Angel Studios is running a “Kids Go Free” campaign, letting every child in free with an adult ticket. This isn’t just smart marketing. It’s strategic cultural engagement. If even one child walks away from this film asking, “Who is Jesus?” then the impact is already more powerful than 90% of what comes out of Hollywood.
Critics will nitpick. They always do. They’ll whine about biblical accuracy, tone, or style. But here’s what they’ll miss: This film is planting seeds. It’s reintroducing Jesus Christ into a national conversation dominated by nihilism and narcissism.
Much like “Sound of Freedom” was ridiculed by left-wing media yet became a grassroots juggernaut, “The King of Kings” is poised to awaken hearts and stir souls. And yes, maybe even save a few.
This is how we win the culture war—not just through politics, but through powerful stories rooted in eternal truth. If “The King of Kings” can show just one family, one child, or one doubting adult the path to Christ, it will have done more good than any Oscar-winning blockbuster in the last 20 years.
Get your tickets. Take your kids. And let’s show the entertainment elites what real power looks like.
