The King of Kings
“A father's greatest joy is raising his son.”
Synopsis
Charles Dickens tells his young son Walter the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-24
Top Cast
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Oscar Isaac
Jesus Christ (voice)
Kenneth Branagh
Charles Dickens (voice)
Uma Thurman
Catherine Dickens (voice)
Pierce Brosnan
Pontius Pilate (voice)
Roman Griffin Davis
Walter Dickens (voice)
Forest Whitaker
Peter (voice)
Ben Kingsley
High Priest Caiaphas (voice)
Mark Hamill
King Herod (voice)
Ava Sanger
Mary Dickens (voice)
Jim Cummings
James the Greater / Pharisee Hillel (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker
Willa the Cat (voice)
Fred Tatasciore
Pharisee Eleazar (voice)
James Arnold Taylor
Melchior / Matthew / Thomas / Phillip / Young Jesus (voice)
Vanessa Marshall
Mary of Bethany / Adulteress (voice)
Mick Wingert
Gaspar / Pharisee Mahaliell (voice)
Imari Williams
Balthazar / Bartholomew (voice)
Frank Todaro
Gestas (voice)
Millicent Miereanu
Martha (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysWarsaw Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 11, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$83.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.32x
+$58.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jang Seong-ho
- Screenplay & Story
- Jang Seong-ho
- Original Score
- Kim Tae-seong
- Original Title
- The King of Kings
- Country of Origin
- South Korea, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $25.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $83.6M
- Production Studios
- MOFAC, GIANTSTEP, Blue Harbor Entertainment, Angel Studios, 2521 Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jang Seong-ho
Jang Seong-ho, Charles Dickens
Kim Tae-seong
Kim Woo-hyung
Jang Seong-ho
Jang Seong-ho, Andrew Mann, Kim Woo-hyung, Jared Geesey, Brandon Purdie
Department Leadership Roster
Jang Seong-ho
Director
Jang Seong-ho
Producer
Jang Seong-ho
Screenplay
Kim Woo-hyung
Director of Photography
Kim Woo-hyung
Producer
Kim Tae-seong
Original Music Composer
Jang Seong-ho
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat • Stressful Scenes
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King of Kings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The King of Kings about?
Charles Dickens tells his young son Walter the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.
Who directed The King of Kings?
The King of Kings was directed by Jang Seong-ho.
Who stars in The King of Kings?
The principal cast of The King of Kings includes Oscar Isaac, Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, Roman Griffin Davis.
When was The King of Kings released and how long is it?
The King of Kings was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The King of Kings?
The King of Kings had a reported production budget of $25.2M and grossed $83.6M at the worldwide box office (3.32 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The King of Kings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King of Kings was composed by Kim Tae-seong.
Is The King of Kings based on a book or true story?
The King of Kings is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King of Kings?
The King of Kings holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).