Jesus' story is a box-office hit in 'The King of Kings.' That doesn't mean it's told responsibly.

Jesus' story is a box-office hit in 'The King of Kings.' That doesn't mean it's told responsibly.

(RNS) — A new animated film detailing the life of Christ hit theaters just in time for Easter. Based on Charles Dickens’ “The Life of Our Lord,” “The King of Kings” offers a digestible vision of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection that’s especially suitable for children. I went to see the movie — which earned a record-breaking $19 million in its opening weekend at the box office — with my family, thinking it would be relatively uncontroversial. …

Review: Faith-Based Animated Box Office Hit 'King of Kings' Is Striking

Movie Review: The King of Kings (2025) — A Beautiful, Kid-Friendly Retelling of the Gospel

4.7/5.0 Written by: Mike Laxton (April 18, 2025) As someone who regularly dives into storytelling and experiences meant for families, I wasn’t quite prepared for just how moving The King of Kings would be. This new animated feature, brought to us by Angel Studios, is an absolute gem—especially for those of us who are passionate about sharing faith-based stories with the next generation. What sets this film apart immediately is its creative frami…

The movie grossed US$ 20 million at the box office in the first weekend in American theaters, making it the faith-themed animation with the best premiere, ahead of 'The Prince of Egypt'. On the national circuit since Thursday (17), the feature film “King of Kings” arrived in Brazil after hitting US$ 20 million at the box office on its first weekend of screening, making it the faith-themed animation with the best premiere in the cinema, ahead of …