Angel Shares, trading on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker ANGX, announced that its epic family animated musical David is projected to gross 22 million dollars at the weekend domestic box office. The opening marks the strongest theatrical debut in the company history.
With this performance, David is expected to become the highest-grossing faith-based animated theatrical opening of all time, surpassing the 19.4 million dollar opening of Sound of Freedom, Angel own previous record holder. Angel has now released two of the top ten highest-grossing animated domestic theatrical releases of 2025, including David and The King of Kings, which together have earned 61 million dollars.
The film, featuring music by multi-platinum artist Phil Wickham, received an A CinemaScore and a 98 percent Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score. The animated musical will begin rolling out in more than 42 international markets starting this week, positioning the David franchise as a long-term strategic asset for the company.
Brandon Purdie, Head of Theatrical at Angel, expressed gratitude for the exhibitors and audience support. He said, Families are looking for films that carry hope and honor meaningful values, 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 this Christmas season.
David L. Hunt, Co-Founder and Chief Creative and Content Officer at 2521 Entertainment, highlighted the cultural impact of the story. He commented, The timeless account of King David has been powerfully reimagined for the big screen as an epic family musical. Children will grow up remembering how their parents took them to the theater to experience this film, and these moments become family memories that can last a lifetime.
Earlier in 2025, Angel confirmed that it acquired the David franchise and intellectual property in partnership with 2521 Entertainment. The acquisition included the animated musical film and an accompanying five-part television series, establishing the David intellectual property as a cornerstone for future creative development.
FILM SYNOPSIS
David journey begins in the devotion of his mother heart and in the whispers of a faithful God. 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. Guided by purpose and courage, his path leads to a battle not only for a crown but for the soul of a kingdom.
OPENING WEEKEND ESTIMATE
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Theater Count: 3,118
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Estimated Opening Weekend Gross: 22 million dollars
INTERNATIONAL ROLLOUT DATES
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Portugal - December 17, 2025
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South Africa - December 19, 2025
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Singapore - December 25, 2025
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Nigeria - December 26, 2025
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Ghana - December 26, 2025
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Brazil - January 15, 2026
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Australia - January 15, 2026
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New Zealand - January 15, 2026
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Sri Lanka - January 23, 2026
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Israel - February 28, 2026
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Poland - March 5, 2026
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Croatia - March 19, 2026
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Serbia - March 19, 2026
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Slovenia - March 19, 2026
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Bulgaria - March 19, 2026
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North Macedonia - March 19, 2026
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Montenegro - March 19, 2026
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Bosnia and Herzegovina - March 19, 2026
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France - March 22, 2026
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Mexico - March 26, 2026
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Guatemala - March 26, 2026
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El Salvador - March 26, 2026
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Honduras - March 26, 2026
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Nicaragua - March 26, 2026
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Costa Rica - March 26, 2026
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Panama - March 26, 2026
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Ecuador - March 26, 2026
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Peru - March 26, 2026
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Bolivia - March 26, 2026
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Paraguay - March 26, 2026
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Uruguay - March 26, 2026
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Chile - March 26, 2026
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Argentina - March 26, 2026
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Colombia - March 26, 2026
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Germany - March 26, 2026
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Netherlands - March 26, 2026
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Belgium - March 26, 2026
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Austria - March 26, 2026
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Switzerland - March 26, 2026
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Hungary - April 2, 2026
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Spain - April 2, 2026
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Japan - January 1, 2027
Angel noted that its upcoming theatrical slate includes I Was A Stranger, Solo Mio, and Young Washington, featuring Kelsey Grammer, Mary Louise Parker, and Sir Ben Kingsley. These projects underscore the commitment to values-driven storytelling across a variety of genres.
