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Angel’s DAVID Sets Milestones with an Estimated $22 Million Domestic Box Office Opening

Al Mega

Angel just kicked the doors off the box office. The media-and-tech powerhouse backed by 1.6 MILLION Angel Guild members (yeah, grassroots muscle is real) is projecting its animated musical DAVID to pull in a thunderous $22 MILLION domestic opening weekend. That’s not just a win that’s a statement. This marks Angel’s biggest theatrical opening EVER, and yeah… history just got rewritten.

Let’s be clear: DAVID is officially on pace to become the highest-grossing faith-based animated opening of all time, leapfrogging Angel’s own The King of Kings like it was warm-up reps. That also means Angel now owns two of the top ten highest-grossing animated domestic releases of 2025. Translation? They’re not just in the conversation they’re running it.

Here’s the mic-drop list of milestones expected THIS weekend:

Now let’s talk quality, because this ain’t just hype it’s heat. DAVID features music by multi-platinum artist Phil Wickham, locked in an A CinemaScore and a ridiculous 98% Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score. Families are showing up, staying seated, and walking out smiling that’s the trifecta.

Angel’s Head of Theatrical Brandon Purdie put it perfectly: families are hungry for values-driven stories with hope, and the Angel Guild showed up from day one. With strong exhibitor support and serious word-of-mouth, DAVID isn’t just opening strong it’s built for a long, cozy, heartwarming holiday run.

Earlier this year, Angel made a power move by acquiring the DAVID franchise and IP in partnership with 2521 Entertainment. That deal covers the animated feature AND a five-part animated TV series. This isn’t a one-and-done DAVID is a long-term franchise play, and Angel knows exactly what they’re holding.

David L. Hunt, Co-Founder and Chief Creative & Content Officer at 2521 Entertainment, nailed the emotional core: this is one of the greatest stories ever told, reimagined for the big screen in a way families will remember forever. This is the kind of movie kids grow up talking about the “remember when mom and dad took us to see this” kind of magic.

Story-wise? This ain’t paint-by-numbers. From the quiet devotion shaped by his mother’s songs to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s journey starts small. Then Goliath shows up like a walking nightmare, and suddenly a shepherd with a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps into destiny. Power, loyalty, love, courage this isn’t just a battle for a crown, it’s a fight for the soul of a kingdom. Goosebumps stuff.

Opening Weekend Snapshot

Audience Love

And this is just the beginning. DAVID is rolling out to 42+ international markets, including Portugal, South Africa, Singapore, Nigeria, Brazil, Australia, Japan, and a massive Latin American and European rollout through 2026. This thing’s going GLOBAL-global.

And Angel’s not slowing down. Their upcoming slate is stacked:

Angel isn’t chasing trends they’re building legacies. DAVID is proof that faith-based, family-first storytelling can still dominate the box office, move hearts, and cash checks at the same time. WEPA this is how you do it.

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Al Mega
I'm Al Mega the CEO of Comic Crusaders, CEO of the Undercover Capes Podcast Network, CEO of Geekery Magazine & Owner of Splintered Press (coming soon). I'm a fan of comics, cartoons and old school video games. Make sure to check out our podcasts/vidcasts and more!
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