{"id":342212,"date":"2025-11-27T19:32:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T16:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dana.nwar.uk\/sa\/angel-studios-says-musical-nearing-6-million-in-pre-sales\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T19:32:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T16:32:42","slug":"angel-studios-says-musical-nearing-6-million-in-pre-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/angel-studios-says-musical-nearing-6-million-in-pre-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"Angel Studios Says Musical Nearing $6 Million In Pre-Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img width=\"681\" height=\"383\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/david-film_0210s0080_marketing_stills_v01_cc-1.webp.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/david-film_0210s0080_marketing_stills_v01_cc-1.webp.png 681w, http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/david-film_0210s0080_marketing_stills_v01_cc-1.webp-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/david-film_0210s0080_marketing_stills_v01_cc-1.webp-260x146.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\"><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\t<strong>EXCLUSIVE:<\/strong> Angel Studios has said its upcoming animated musical, <em>David,<\/em> has recorded close to $6 million in domestic theatrical pre-sales, outpacing any prior Angel theatrical release. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\tAlongside the record pre-sale figure, Angel Studios today also confirmed the film has been set for a wide international rollout across 43 markets. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u201cThis is our most ambitious international release schedule yet, driven by tremendous exhibitor confidence and a story that transcends borders,\u201d Jared Geesey, EVP and Head of International at Angel, said in a statement. \u201cFrom Europe to Latin America, audiences are leaning in because DAVID speaks to something universal\u2014courage, faith, and hope. We\u2019re honored to bring this animated musical to families everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\t<strong>The first international markets include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\t<strong>2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Portugal (NOS Lusomundo Adiovisuais)- December 17, 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Australia (Rialto Distribution) \u2013 December 18, 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf New Zealand (Rialto Distribution) \u2013 December 18, 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf South Africa (Empire Entertainment) \u2013 December 19, 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Lebanon (Front Row Filmed Entertainment) \u2013 December 18, 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Singapore (Shaw) \u2013 December 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Nigeria (Filmone Entertainment) \u2013 December 28, 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Ghana (Filmone Entertainment) \u2013 December 28, 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\t<strong>2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Brazil (Paris Filmes) \u2013 January 15, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Sri Lanka (Skyline Entertainment) \u2013 January 23, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Israel (Tulip Entertainment) \u2013 February 28, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Poland (Galapagos Films) \u2013 March 5, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Croatia (Blitz) \u2013 March 19, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Serbia (Blitz) \u2013 March 19, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Slovenia (Blitz) \u2013 March 19, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Bulgaria (Blitz) \u2013 March 19, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf North Macedonia (Blitz) \u2013 March 19, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Montenegro (Blitz) \u2013 March 19, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina (Blitz) \u2013 March 19, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf France (Saje Distribution) \u2013 March 22, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Mexico (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Guatemala (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf El Salvador (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Honduras (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Nicaragua (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Costa Rica (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Panama (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Ecuador (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Peru (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Bolivia (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Paraguay (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Uruguay (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Chile (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Argentina (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Colombia (ROLA) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Belgium (Neema \/ WW Entertainment) \u2013 March 26. 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Germany (Kinostar) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Austria (Kinostar) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Switzerland (Kinostar) \u2013 March 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Hungary (ADS Service) \u2013 April 2, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Netherlands (Neema \/ WW Entertainment) \u2013 April 2, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Spain (Selectavision) \u2013 April 2, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\t<strong>2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u25cf Japan (Hark &amp; \u200b\u200bCompany) \u2013 January 1, 2027<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\t<em>David<\/em> will be released in the US on December 19. The film stars Phil Wickham, Brandon Engman (<em>Bull Run<\/em>), Brian Stivale (<em>The Garden<\/em>), and Miri Mesika (<em>Meorav Yerushalmi<\/em>). <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\tPhil Cunningham (<em>Jungle Beat<\/em>) and Brent Dawes (<em>Jungle Beat<\/em>) direct from a screenplay by Dawes, Kyle Portbury (<em>Young DAVID<\/em>), and Sam Wilson (<em>Jungle Beat<\/em>), with music by Joseph Trapanese (<em>The Greatest Showman<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\tThe official synopsis reads: From the songs of his mother\u2019s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David\u2019s 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\u2014culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\t\u201cRialto Distribution is thrilled to be releasing <em>David<\/em> in Australia and New Zealand. Angel consistently delivers inspiring, high-quality films, and <em>David<\/em> continues their commitment to meaningful storytelling,\u201d Kelly Rogers, CEO of Rialto Distribution, said in a statement to <em>Deadline<\/em>. \u201cHaving released several Angel titles, including <em>Cabrini, The King of Kings<\/em>and <em>Sketch<\/em>we\u2019ve seen how powerfully audiences connect with these stories, and look forward to sharing this beautiful animated musical epic with families across our region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\tAngel partnered with 2521 Entertainment last month to acquire 100% of the <em>David<\/em> animated film and TV franchise from Slingshot USA. Studio sources tell us the film\u2019s current organic search results are outperforming <em>The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants<\/em>which also opens in the US on December 19. The <em>David<\/em> trailer screened in cinemas this past weekend ahead of Universal\u2019s <em>Wicked: For Good<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n<p>\tOther upcoming theatrical releases from the company, which recently went public through a SPAC merger, include <em>I Was A Stranger,<\/em> set against the backdrop of the Syrian Civil War; <em>Solo Mio<\/em>a romantic comedy starring Kevin James, Kim Coates, and Alyson Hannigan; and biopic <em>Young Washington<\/em> starring Kelsey Grammer, Mary-Louise Parker, and Ben Kingsley.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2025\/11\/david-angel-studios-6-million-theatrical-pre-sales-1236629455\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"383\" src=\"http:\/\/hamed.nwar.uk\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/david-film_0210s0080_marketing_stills_v01_cc-1.webp.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>EXCLUSIVE: Angel Studios has said its upcoming animated musical, David, has recorded close to $6 million in domestic theatrical pre-sales, outpacing any prior Angel theatrical release. Alongside the record pre-sale figure, Angel Studios today also confirmed the film has been set for a wide international rollout across 43 markets. \u201cThis is our most ambitious international [\u2026]<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[24400],"class_list":["post-342212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-1","tag-fuck-my-wife"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/342212","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=342212"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/342212\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=342212"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=342212"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hameed.nwar.uk\/sa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=342212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}