🎯DAVID (2025) – A Shepherd, A Giant, and a Battle for the Soul of a Nation | Official Trailer Breakdown & Release Details

If you’re hunting for a powerful, faith-driven epic to close out the year, prepare yourself — because this Christmas, a legend rises again.

Angel Studios' DAVID storms into theatres on December 19, 2025, bringing one of the most iconic battles in human history back to the big screen — not as a simple retelling, but as a sweeping animated biblical musical loaded with courage, heart, and breathtaking cinematic scale.

And trust me… this one is built to hit the global audience right in the soul.

🐑 A Kingdom in Fear… A Boy with Nothing but Faith

“In a kingdom drowning in corruption and shadows, sometimes it takes the smallest voice to shake an empire.”

That’s the heartbeat of DAVID, a film that stretches from the quiet, wind-swept hills of Bethlehem to the thunderous battlefield where a shepherd faces a giant.

The story follows David (voiced by Phil Wickham), a young poet-warrior chosen not for his strength, but for his faith. When the Philistines unleash the monstrous Goliath, David’s journey becomes a call to awaken a broken nation — to remind them, “True power is not in the crown… It’s in the courage to trust.”

This moment hits like a movie line itself:

“With nothing but a sling, a song, and faith, he changed the fate of a kingdom.”

✨ From the Team Behind Young David: A Musical Rebirth of a Timeless Legend

Building on their five-part hit miniseries Young David, the creators expand the world with richer art, deeper themes, and sweeping musical sequences that amplify emotion instead of softening it.

Directed by Brent Dawes & Phil Cunningham, the film embraces a bold tone:A mix of classical epic, musical storytelling, and modern animation that rivals anything in global family entertainment.

The premise digs deep into heart and identity:

“A boy destined to be king discovers that freedom is forged not by force, but by faith.”

The film explores:

• Israel’s struggle under Saul’s failing kingship

• David’s clash with Goliath and the darkness behind him

• A nation rediscovering courage

• The tension between earthly power and divine purpose

All wrapped in an emotional score by Joseph Trapanese, known for building massive, soul-hitting soundscapes.

👑 Voice Cast: A Royal Lineup

🎤 Phil Wickham as David — the shepherd, the poet, the warrior with a lyre in one hand and destiny in the other.

🎤 Brandon Engman as Young David — capturing innocence before destiny calls.

🎤 Lauren Daigle as Rebecca — a grounding voice of warmth and wisdom.

🎤 Asim Chaudhry as King Achish — ruler of Gath and a key political force.

🎤 Mick Wingert as Zaydel

🎤 Will de Renzy-Martin as Vaizatha

Backed by the powerhouse studios:

• 2521 Entertainment

• Slingshot Productions

• Sunrise Animation Studios

This isn’t a small endeavour — it’s a global animated event.

⚔️ “You Face Him With a Sword… I Face Him With Faith.”

The trailer lands with raw power.

One of the standout lines that’s already echoing across social feeds:

“The giant before me is loud… but the God within me is louder.”

Goosebumps, period.

The visuals show:

• David practising with his sling under the moonlight

• Goliath towering like a living mountain

• Israel’s army is trembling

• A musical score that blends drums, choirs, and ancient instruments

It’s not just a biblical retelling.

It’s a reminder that courage doesn’t start on the battlefield — it starts in the heart.

🎬 Behind the Scenes — From Lawsuits to Redemption

Yeah, the production history is a whole movie of its own.

Originally set for November 21, 2025, the film hit a massive roadblock when Slingshot Pictures terminated its distribution deal with Angel Studios in 2024. Lawsuits flew, delays hit, and fans worried the film would vanish.

But plot twist…

By October 2025, Angel Studios regained the rights through a new partnership with 2521 Entertainment — and locked the theatrical release for Christmas 2025.

Talk about a comeback worthy of David himself.

📺 Official Release Details

Title: David

Genre: Animated | Musical | Biblical Drama

Directors: Brent Dawes, Phil Cunningham

Release: December 19, 2025 (Theatres – USA)

Runtime: 115 minutes

Language: English

Studio: Angel Studios

Based On: The Book of Samuel

❓ FAQs – Everything You Need to Know

Q1. What is DAVID about?

A shepherd boy destined for kingship confronts Goliath and the darkness behind him, teaching Israel that true power comes from faith, not fear.

Q2. Is DAVID connected to the Young David series?

Yes, it serves as a spiritual and narrative continuation of the miniseries.

Q3. Who voices David in the film?

Singer-songwriter Phil Wickham, with Brandon Engman voicing young David.

Q4. Is this movie only for religious audiences?

No, the themes of courage, freedom, and destiny are universal.

Q5. When does DAVID release?

December 19, 2025 — just in time for Christmas.

Q6. Will it stream on Angel’s platform?

For now, it’s strictly a theatrical release, with streaming plans expected after.

🌅 Conclusion — A Giant Falls, A Legacy Rises

DAVID isn’t just a movie — it’s a reminder that sometimes the world’s greatest battles begin in silence, in humble places, in the hearts of people who refuse to bow to fear.

With its soaring soundtrack, emotional performances, and spectacular animation, this film is set to be one of 2025’s biggest holiday releases.

As David says:

“When the world trembles before giants… stand anyway.”

Mark the date, December 19, 2025.

This Christmas, a shepherd becomes a symbol — and a nation finds its courage.