Box Office: The King of Kings shines with USD 2.5M Thursday; preps for holy weekend boost
Biblical animation The King of Kings is basking in Easter glory at the US box office as the faith-based title continues to hold amid stiff competition. The film, which features Oscar Isaac as the voice of Jesus Christ, added another USD 2.5 million on Thursday to its swelling kitty, with an impressive 19 percent jump from Wednesday. This strong showing places the feature on firm ground as it enters its second weekend with a cumulative gross of USD 28.1 million in just seven days. Released by Angel Studios on April 11, The King of Kings has become a standout this Easter season, resonating with family audiences, especially those with young kids. Written and directed by Seong-ho Jang, the film draws loose inspiration from Charles Dickens’ children’s book The Life of Our Lord. The story takes a creative turn by framing the life of God through a father-son narrative. Dickens, voiced by Kenneth Branagh, tries to capture his son Walter’s imagination by recounting the story of a king greater than Arthur—Jesus Christ. As the story unfolds, Walter …









