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‘The King of Kings’ Soars with $19M Box Office Debut

4/14/2025

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"The King of Kings," an animated film starring Oscar Isaac as Jesus, has made a stunning entrance with $19 million at the box office, breaking records for its genre. Directed by Seong-ho Jang, it weaves Dickensian storytelling into vibrant animation. Audiences have embraced it with an A+ CinemaScore and a remarkable 97% rating, even as critics offered a more lukewarm 63%.

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Story summary

"The King of Kings," an animated film starring Oscar Isaac as Jesus, has made a stunning entrance with $19 million at the box office, breaking records for its genre. Directed by Seong-ho Jang, it weaves Dickensian storytelling into vibrant animation. Audiences have embraced it with an A+ CinemaScore and a remarkable 97% rating, even as critics offered a more lukewarm 63%.