The newly released animated Christian movie, The King of Kings (2025), has achieved an A+ CinemaScore, a distinction granted to only 128 films since 1979. This remarkable feat places the film in the company of all-time greats like E.T., The Lion King, Schindler’s List, and Avengers: Endgame.
What Is The King of Kings About?
Directed by Seong-ho Jang, The King of Kings reimagines the story of Jesus Christ through the eyes of a child. Based on The Life of Our Lord by Charles Dickens, the film follows Dickens and his son Walter as they embark on a journey through the boy’s vivid imagination, experiencing Christ’s miracles, sacrifices, and message of hope, love, and redemption.
Star-Studded Voice Cast
The voice cast features a lineup of Hollywood legends and fan favorites:
- Pierce Brosnan
- Uma Thurman
- Oscar Isaac
- Ben Kingsley
- Mark Hamill
- Kenneth Branagh
- Jim Cummings
- Roman Griffin Davis
Their performances help bring biblical characters and historical figures to life in a format designed to captivate audiences of all ages.
Critical Reception and Ratings
In addition to its A+ CinemaScore—a score based solely on audience feedback—The King of Kings has received:
- 63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 6.9/10 on IMDb
- 97% audience rating on Popcornmeter
The film released on April 11, 2025, alongside other new titles such as The Amateur, Drop, and Warfare, which earned lower CinemaScores of B+, B, and A- respectively.
Why the A+ CinemaScore Matters
CinemaScore ratings are widely regarded as one of the most accurate indicators of audience satisfaction. Earning an A+ means that viewers overwhelmingly recommend the film, making it a must-watch for families, faith-based audiences, and fans of animated storytelling.
