‘Sound of Freedom’ Hits $40M, Resonating With Viewers That ‘God’s Children Are Not for Sale’

Faith-based thriller “Sound of Freedom” has officially sealed its place as the unlikely box office hit of the summer scoring $40 million in its opening week. 

After becoming the number one film in America on July 4th, the film finished at the number 3 spot over its first weekend, right behind Walt Disney’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

“Sound of Freedom has taken on a life of its own. We’re getting messages from all over the country telling us about packed theaters, sold-out theaters, and spontaneous standing ovations for the film in numerous locations. Seeing this film has become a must, thanks to incredible word-of-mouth,” said Brandon Purdie, Head of Theatrical Distribution at Angel Studios. 

“We’re deeply grateful to AMC, Cinemark, Regal, and all our theater partners—and their hard-working theater staff members—for working with us to accommodate the surging demand for this film and having the courage to release Sound of Freedom during the busiest movie season of the year,” he added. 

The film is based upon the true story of former government agent Tim Ballard who quit his job to go and rescue a little girl from...