The King of Kings Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

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.

Drama Family Animated Adaptation Faith

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  Kenneth Branagh

  The Devil Wears Prada 2, Oppenheimer

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  Oscar Isaac

  Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, Dune

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  Ben Kingsley

  Young Washington , Shutter Island

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  Forest Whitaker

  Arrival, Havoc

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  Uma Thurman

  Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair , The Housekeeper

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  Mark Hamill

  The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, The Long Walk

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  Pierce Brosnan

  November Man, Cliffhanger

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  Roman Griffin Davis

  Greenland 2: Migration, The Long Walk

Who is making The King of Kings – Crew List

A look at The King of Kings behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Seong-ho Jang last helmed King of Kings.

Director

Seong-ho Jang

Screenwriters

Seong-ho Jang
Rob Edwards

Production – What we know about the The King of Kings

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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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2025

Completed

Changed The King of Kings movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2024

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2024

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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