Angel Studios — the U.S. distributor behind 2023 hit “Sound of Freedom” and known for its faith-based films and TV shows — is entering the U.K. following a strategic slate deal with Kova Releasing, which claims to be the U.K.’s first and only faith-based distributor.
The partnership with see the two release several features described by Kova as “uplifting true-stories and values-driven films” over the next year across the U.K. and Ireland.
First up is “Bonhoeffer” — the historical drama about the German theologian and anti-Nazi dissident Dietrich Bonhoeffer — on March 7 and “The King of Kings” — the upcoming animated film about Jesus Christ featuring the voices of Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman and Mark Hamill — on April 11.
“As our Angel Guild continues to grow globally, so does the demand for stories that amplify light. This mission serves mainstream audiences worldwide, and these partnerships are key to expanding and innovating how we reach them,” said Jared Geesey, chief distribution officer at Angel Studios.
“At Kova, we believe in the power of storytelling to impact lives and build audiences” said Kova CEO Judy May.
Kova head of distribution John Trafford-Owen added: “We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Angel Studios on this incredible slate of films. At Kova Releasing, our mission is to bring compelling, hope-driven true stories to cinemas across the U.K. and Ireland, and Angel Studios has a proven track record of delivering exactly that. With ‘Bonhoeffer’ and ‘The King of Kings’ leading the way, this collaboration marks an exciting new chapter. We can’t wait to share these powerful films with audiences across the region.”
Under the agreement, Angel Studios and Kova Releasing will co-release a slate of films across theatrical, streaming, and home entertainment channels.
