This Biblical Adaptation Is Tracking to Be This Christmas’ Biggest Animation at the Domestic Box Office, Outgrossing Even ‘Zootopia 2’
The upcoming animated film David is set to make a huge splash at the box office this Christmas, tracking to earn between $23 million and $28 million during its opening weekend in the United States. This would mark the studio’s biggest opening ever, surpassing the record set by Sound of Freedom.
David is expected to outperform other major animated releases, including Zootopia 2 and SpongeBob, and claim the top spot for the weekend’s animation releases in America. As of December 14, 2025, Zootopia 2 has earned $259 million domestically and $878 million internationally, for a total of $1.137 billion worldwide.
BOX OFFICE SHOCKER: the biblical adaption DAVID is tracking to be this Christmas biggest animation at the domestic box office, to make $23M-$28M this coming weekend, @AngelStudiosInc biggest opening weekend ever, surpassing ‘Sound of Freedom’.
— Global Box Office (@GlobalBoxOff) December 15, 2025
Yes, it’ll outgross Zootopia AND… pic.twitter.com/n0cEcWfBsp
The sequel exceeded early projections during its Thanksgiving weekend, showing strong performances in markets like China, where it earned $271.6 million over its opening weekend.
The film David is an animated biblical musical drama that follows the story of the young David from the Book of Samuel. The plot centers on David, a shepherd and poet from Bethlehem, who is destined to become the new King of Israel. Facing the threat of the Philistines and the shadow of the giant Goliath, David sets out to teach his people that true power comes not from a king, but from faith in God and the freedom to follow it.
The film features voices from Phil Wickham as David, Brandon Engman as young David, Miri Mesika as Nitzevet, Sloan Muldown as Zeruiah, Ashley Boettcher as teen Zeruiah, Mark Jacobson as Jonathan, Adam Michael Gold as King Saul, Asim Chaudhry as King Achish, Mick Wingert as Zaydel, Will de Renzy-Martin as Vaizatha, Lauren Daigle as Rebecca, and Kamran Nikhad as Goliath.
David is a continuation of the five-part television miniseries Young David, which told the story of the young Israelite hero’s journey from shepherd to warrior and leader. The movie is scheduled for release in theaters across the United States on December 19, through Angel Studios.
The final trailer for 'DAVID' dropped yesterday & with it, Goliath's first spoken line of dialogue, haha. It's still surreal to be a part of such a stunning looking film that everyone involved put all their heart into.
— Kamran Nikhad (@KamranNikhad) December 13, 2025
'DAVID' releases in theaters next week, on December 19th. pic.twitter.com/djMonz4XYX
It’s shaping up to be a major holiday hit and a strong contender in the animation box office race. With its blend of music, biblical storytelling, and inspiring messages, David could become a defining animated feature for the season.
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