Angel's DAVID Sets Milestones with $22 Million Domestic Box Office Opening: Highest-Grossing Faith-Based Animated Theatrical Opening of All Time
Angel (NYSE: ANGX) announced that its animated musical DAVID opened to a $22 million domestic weekend box office, the company’s best theatrical opening and the highest-grossing faith-based animated theatrical opening of all time.
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Angel (NYSE: ANGX) announced that its animated musical DAVID opened to a $22 million domestic weekend box office, the company’s best theatrical opening and the highest-grossing faith-based animated theatrical opening of all time.
Key milestones: DAVID surpassed Angel’s prior openings and competitors, delivered the company’s best 3-day opening, and joins The King of Kings among Angel’s two top-ten animated domestic releases of 2025; international release begins in more than 42 markets.
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- $22 million domestic opening weekend
- Highest-grossing faith-based animated opening ever (surpassed $19.4M)
- Best 3-day theatrical opening in company history (surpassed $19.6M)
- Two top-ten animated domestic releases in 2025 (DAVID and The King of Kings at $61M)
- Acquired DAVID franchise and IP including a five-part animated TV series
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News Market Reaction – ANGX
On Dec 22, the day this news came out, ANGX closed 7.98% below the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Dec 22 session.
Key Figures
- DAVID domestic opening
- $22 million
- Weekend domestic box office; best opening in company history
- The King of Kings opening
- $19.4
- Prior faith-based animated opening benchmark referenced in article
- Sound of Freedom opening
- $19.6 million
- 3-day opening previously best in Angel history
- The Kings of Kings gross
- $61 million
- Animated domestic theatrical box office in 2025
- Domestic top animated releases
- 2 of top 10
- DAVID and The Kings of Kings in 2025 domestic animation box office
- International markets
- More than 42
- Planned international theatrical release footprint for DAVID
- Angel Guild members
- 1.6 million
- Grassroots members guiding values-driven stories
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
- 98%
- DAVID audience reception metric cited in article
Historical Context
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Management highlighted at two investor conferences, boosting visibility.
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DAVID rollout to 43 international markets with strong domestic pre-sales.
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Acquisition of three high-performing franchises to deepen content ownership.
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Record DAVID presales near $3M but shares fell modestly afterward.
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Strong revenue growth offset by higher net loss and spending levels.
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Company has Released Two of the Top Ten Highest-Grossing Animated Domestic Theatrical Releases of 2025
Below are milestones achieved by DAVID over the weekend:
- Highest-grossing faith-based animated theatrical opening of all-time (surpassing Angel's own The King of Kings
$19.4 Egypt ) - Best 3-day theatrical opening in Angel history (surpassing Sound of Freedom's
$19.6 million - Angel has now 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
"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.
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
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
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
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