‘David’: Angel Studios Says Animated Musical Nearing $6 Million In Theatrical Pre-Sales Ahead Of Rollout Across 43 International Markets
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.
“This is our most ambitious international release schedule yet, driven by tremendous exhibitor confidence and a story that transcends borders,” Jared Geesey, EVP and Head of International at Angel, said in a statement. “From Europe to Latin America, audiences are leaning in because DAVID speaks to something universal—courage, faith, and hope. We’re honored to bring this animated musical to families everywhere.”
The first international markets include:
2025
● Portugal (NOS Lusomundo Adiovisuais)- December 17, 2025
● Australia (Rialto Distribution) – December 18, 2025
● New Zealand (Rialto Distribution) – December 18, 2025
● South Africa (Empire Entertainment) – December 19, 2025
● Lebanon (Front Row Filmed Entertainment) – December 18, 2025
● Singapore (Shaw)– December 25, 2025
● Nigeria (Filmone Entertainment) – December 28, 2025
● Ghana (Filmone Entertainment) – December 28, 2025
2026
● Brazil (Paris Filmes)- January 15, 2026
● Sri Lanka (Skyline Entertainment) – January 23, 2026
● Israel (Tulip Entertainment) – February 28, 2026
● Poland (Galapagos Films) – March 5, 2026
● Croatia (Blitz) – March 19, 2026
● Serbia (Blitz) – March 19, 2026
● Slovenia (Blitz) – March 19, 2026
● Bulgaria (Blitz) – March 19, 2026
● North Macedonia (Blitz) – March 19, 2026
● Montenegro (Blitz) – March 19, 2026
● Bosnia & Herzegovina (Blitz) – March 19, 2026
● France (Saje Distribution) – March 22, 2026
● Mexico (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Guatemala (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● El Salvador (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Honduras (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Nicaragua (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Costa Rica (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Panama (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Ecuador (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Peru (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Bolivia (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Paraguay (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Uruguay (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Chile (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Argentina (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Colombia (ROLA) – March 26, 2026
● Belgium (Neema / WW Entertainment) – March 26. 2026
● Germany (Kinostar) – March 26, 2026
● Austria (Kinostar) – March 26, 2026
● Switzerland (Kinostar) – March 26, 2026
● Hungary (ADS Service) – April 2, 2026
● Netherlands (Neema / WW Entertainment) – April 2, 2026
● Spain (Selectavision) – April 2, 2026
2027
● Japan (Hark & Company) – January 1, 2027
David will be released in the U.S. on December 19. The film stars Phil Wickham, Brandon Engman (Bull Run), Brian Stivale (The Garden), and Miri Mesika (Meorav Yerushalmi).
Phil Cunningham (Jungle Beat) and Brent Dawes (Jungle Beat) direct from a screenplay by Dawes, Kyle Portbury (Young DAVID), and Sam Wilson (Jungle Beat), with music by Joseph Trapanese (The Greatest Showman).
The official synopsis reads: From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s 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—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom.
“Rialto Distribution is thrilled to be releasing David in Australia and New Zealand. Angel consistently delivers inspiring, high-quality films, and David continues their commitment to meaningful storytelling,” Kelly Rogers, CEO of Rialto Distribution, said in a statement to Deadline. “Having released several Angel titles, including Cabrini, The King of Kings, and Sketch, we’ve seen how powerfully audiences connect with these stories, and look forward to sharing this beautiful animated musical epic with families across our region.”
Angel partnered with 2521 Entertainment last month to acquire 100% of the David animated film and TV franchise from Slingshot USA. Studio sources tell us the film’s current organic search results are outperforming The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, which also opens in the U.S. on December 19. The David trailer screened in cinemas this past weekend ahead of Universal’s Wicked: For Good.
Other upcoming theatrical releases from the company, which recently went public through a SPAC merger, include I Was A Stranger, set against the backdrop of the Syrian Civil War; Solo Mio, a romantic comedy starring Kevin James, Kim Coates, and Alyson Hannigan; and biopic Young Washington starring Kelsey Grammer, Mary-Louise Parker, and Ben Kingsley.
