David is one of the most inspiring characters in human history. Warrior, poet, shepherd, and king, his life is one of incredible color and energy. This epic animated musical follows David's legendary journey from shepherd boy to giant-slayer to king, featuring original songs and stunning visuals from the team at Sunrise Animation.

Release December 19, 2025

Runtime 1h 49m

Rating PG

Genre Animation, Musical, Adventure, Drama

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About the Film

David marks Sunrise Animation’s first major theatrical feature film, produced in partnership with Angel Studios. The film combines epic action sequences with heartfelt musical numbers, bringing one of history’s most beloved stories to a new generation.

Featuring an all-star voice cast including Grammy-winning artists Phil Wickham and Lauren Daigle, with an original score by Joe Trapanese (Tron: Legacy, The Raid), David delivers a cinematic experience unlike any animated film before it.

Credits

Directors Phil Cunningham, Brent Dawes

Writers Brent Dawes, Kyle Portbury, Sam Wilson

Music Joe Trapanese

Producers Jacqui Cunningham, Phil Cunningham, Tim Keller, Rita Mbanga, Steve Pegram

Cast

• Phil Wickham as David
• Brandon Engman as Young David
• Lauren Daigle as Rebecca
• Miri Mesika as Nitzevet
• Asim Chaudhry as King Achish

Press

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• December 20, 2025

  'David' Review: A Visually Stunning Animated Epic

  Variety
• December 18, 2025

  'David' Opens Strong with $42M Domestic Weekend

  The Hollywood Reporter
• November 15, 2025

  Inside Sunrise: How a Cape Town Studio Conquered Global Animation

  Animation Magazine