Provo, UT—October 7, 2025—Updated October 8, 2025

Angel (NYSE: ANGX), an unprecedented technology company driven by 1.5 million grassroots Angel Guild members championing values-based stories, today announced that the company has partnered with 2521 Entertainment to acquire the DAVID franchise from Slingshot USA. DAVID is an animated film and television series based on the biblical story of the shepherd boy chosen to defeat Goliath and inspire his nation. One of Angel’s most highly anticipated films, DAVID will be released in theatres on December 19, 2025.

The animated film and accompanying five-part television series were produced by the same studio and director of YOUNG DAVID, a highly successful animated series that enjoyed some of the highest Angel Guild approval ratings ever recorded. Angel will explore producing additional episodes of the DAVID animated television series to extend the popular franchise.

“DAVID is the largest audience-funded film in history,” said Neal Harmon, co-founder and CEO, Angel. “Owning the DAVID intellectual property is a long-term strategic asset, and we anticipate making similar series acquisitions that resonate with the Angel Guild and have performed exceptionally well on our platform. We’re thrilled to partner with 2521 Entertainment to acquire DAVID, enabling us to deliver the holiday theatrical release this film deserves and exhibitors have long anticipated. At a time when the world is craving hope, David’s unyielding courage and faith remind us all to stand tall, and I am profoundly grateful for the miracle of this moment.”

As the Angel Guild continues to grow beyond 1.5 million members, the demand for television series is extremely strong. Angel will continue to invest in compelling, original, values-driven series that amplify light, inspire Guild members, and encourage ongoing audience engagement.

“At 2521 Entertainment our mission is to go beyond entertainment and offer families stories that elevate and leave a lasting impression in an otherwise distracted world,” said David L. Hunt, co-founder and chief creative officer, 2521 Entertainment. “We have found an incredible ally in this mission through our strategic alliance with Angel, which has quickly become one of the most innovative and exciting companies in recent memory.” Hunt added, “DAVID is one of those rare movies that will build meaningful, lasting family memories and connections. And there are few things in life more valuable than that.”

DAVID is a larger-than-life animated feature film about one of the most fascinating characters ever to live. The movie tells the biblical story of David, a warrior, poet, shepherd, and eventual king. While David is best known as the underdog who courageously slayed Goliath, DAVID digs deeper into this colorful character who led and inspired an entire nation of believers.

“It is often said that you end up living the movie you are making, and this could not be more true of making the David animated feature film, and it’s a testimony to God’s goodness that we can bring this beautiful film to the world,” said Director Phil Cunningham. “A vision that began over 30 years ago has required immense sacrifice, faith, bravery, and commitment from many to bring it to completion, and we have arrived at this moment. I’m grateful to 2521 Entertainment and Angel for their partnership to acquire and distribute the franchise. David dared to take off Saul’s armour and go to battle with just a slingshot. Angel has proven time and again that it is a leader and willing to take on the biggest challenges.”

Angel and 2521 Entertainment have collaborated on 14 projects to date, including THE KING OF KINGS, THE WINGFEATHER SAGA, THE LAST RODEO, SOUND OF FREEDOM (which earned $250 million at the worldwide box office), and the upcoming release YOUNG WASHINGTON. 

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