The story follows Dickens, his son Walter, and their cat Willa as they become immersed in the story of Jesus.
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Release Date:
Friday, April 11, 2025 Limited
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Apple TV+
thematic material, violent content and some scary moments
Plot: What's the story about?
Charles Dickens embarks on a heartfelt journey to mend his relationship with his son, Walter, by sharing the ultimate story of hope and redemption: the life of Jesus Christ. Through young Walter's vivid imagination, the story comes to life, from the nativity to the resurrection, weaving themes of sacrifice, love, and eternal triumph. The King of Kings is a visually stunning animated retelling that brings the timeless story of Jesus to a new generation, inspiring faith and wonder in all who watch.
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Who stars in The King of Kings: Cast List
The Devil Wears Prada 2, Oppenheimer
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, Robin Hood
Young Washington , Iron Man 3
Arrival, Black Panther
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair , Burnt
The Life of Chuck, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Who's making The King of Kings: Crew List
A look at the The King of Kings behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Seong-ho Jang last directed King of Kings.
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Production: What we know about The King of Kings?
Key Facts
- ngel, the platform empowering filmmakers to distribute stories that amplify light, announced today that THE KING OF KINGS will premiere in its Premium Electronic Sell-Through (PEST) and Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) windows beginning Tuesday, May 27th, available exclusively on Apple TV and Fandango at Home. This marks Angel's first premium home release. 2025-06-07
- The King of Kings stars the voice talent of Academy Award-winner Kenneth Branagh (BELFAST), Academy Award-nominee Uma Thurman (PULP FICTION), Pierce Brosnan (TOMORROW NEVER DIES), Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac (EX MACHINA), Mark Hamill (STAR WARS), Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker (BLACK PANTHER), Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley (GANDHI), and Roman Griffin Davis (JOJO RABBIT).
- Charles Dickens wrote the short story “The Life of Our Lord,” and he read it yearly to his family as a Christmas tradition, yet the writing was largely unknown until it was published in 1934, six decades after Dickens’ death.
- Inspired by Charles Dickens’ short story, The Life of Our Lord.
Filming Timeline
- 2025 - February: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2024 - November: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2024 - September: The film was set to Completed status.
The King of Kings Release Date: When was the film released?
The King of Kings was a limited release in 2025 on Friday, April 11, 2025. There were 25 other movies released on the same date, including Warfare, The Amateur and Drop.
As a limited theatrical release, The King of Kings will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area. Sometimes, limited theatrical releases are simulatenously released to buy or rent on video on demand services like Prime Video and Apple TV.
The King of Kings DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The King of Kings was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 .
