David (2025 film)

David
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
  • Brent Dawes
  • Phil Cunningham
Written by
  • Brent Dawes
  • Phil Cunningham
Based onBook of Samuel
Produced by
  • Steve Pegram
  • Tim Keller
  • Rita Mbanga
Starring
Edited byTom Scott
Music byJoseph Trapanese (score) Jonas Myrin (songs)
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Angel (United States)
  • Empire Entertainment (South Africa)
Release date
  • December 19, 2025 (2025-12-19)
Running time
115 minutes
Countries
  • South Africa
  • United States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$60.9 million
Box office$84.7 million

David is a 2025 animated epic biblical musical adventure coming of age comedy drama film featuring the character of David from the Book of Samuel in the Old Testament. The film stars Phil Wickham, Brandon Engman, Asim Chaudhry, Miri Mesika, Mick Wingert, Will de Renzy-Martin, and Lauren Daigle. It is a follow-up to the five-part television miniseries Young David and tells the story of a young Israelite shepherd, poet and warrior who is predestined to become the new King of Israel. He embarks on a journey from beyond the shadow of an evil Philistine giant named Goliath to prove to his people that true power lies not in a kingship but in faith and freedom.

David was released in theaters in the United States on December 19, 2025, by Angel Studios. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and has grossed $84.7 million, with more releases scheduled for international markets in 2026.