In a moment of resounding triumph for Hollywood’s resurgent faith-based film industry, actor Jim Caviezel has taken to social media to express gratitude for the monumental success his latest movie “Sound of Freedom” has seen at the box office. Released by Angel Studios, the same production studio that brought audiences the cherished series “The Chosen”, Caviezel’s “Sound of Freedom” has now grossed over $150 million. This ambitious movie, tackling the harrowing subject of human trafficking, attests to the power of thought-provoking, debate-stirring cinema.
Thank you for supporting Sound of Freedom! Thanks also for all the prayers for me – I'm feeling much better and am energized by all the awareness that we've brought to the issue of child trafficking. God's children are not for sale!
— Jim Caviezel (@reallycaviezel) August 3, 2023
Caviezel used platform X on Thursday to extend his thanks to fervent supporters who helped catapult the film to its lucrative current standing. “Thank you for supporting Sound of Freedom! Thanks also for all the prayers for me,” he wrote. Caviezel followed this by nodding to the profound socio-political impact the movie has had, adding, “I’m feeling much better and am energized by all the awareness that we’ve brought to the issue of child trafficking. God’s children are not for sale!” This bold statement reflects the film’s ethos and its commitment to shedding light on human rights concerns.
Official figures by Box Office Mojo indicate that by end of business Wednesday, “Sound of Freedom” had amassed a staggering $155,000,017. Against a summer landscape dominated by franchise blockbusters led by heavyweights such as Tom Cruise (“Mission: Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part One”) and superhero tale “The Flash”, Caviezel’s film continues to hold its own. Indeed, the seventh entry of the “Mission: Impossible” series clocked in at $143,350,787, while “The Flash” lagged behind with $107,975,616.
“Sound of Freedom” tells the story of ex-federal agent Tim Ballard, played by Caviezel, who undertakes a perilous mission to save a young girl ensnared by the sex trafficking industry in South America. Angel Studios shared in July that due to its continued success domestically, the film is set to release globally. Notably, the film will feature in theaters across South Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Latin America, the U.K., and Ireland between August and October.
“We now know that this incredible film is going to surpass the $150 million mark domestically, and we’re strongly positioned to go well past that,” Brandon Purdie, head of Theatrical Distribution at Angel Studios, announced proudly. More and more countries are being added to the list for the global release, displaying the movie’s increasing global reach and importance. In a socially impactful break from prevailing Hollywood norms, this daring film has showcased that even hard-hitting themes can lead to box office success.
“Sound of Freedom” serves as a shining example of profit successfully melding with purpose. The film has not only sparked conversation around the urgent global concern of child trafficking but has also proven that there is lucrative appeal in film with meaningful themes. As other upcoming major film releases vie for their share of audience attention, Jim Caviezel’s “Sound of Freedom” is a testament to the power of cinema that combines commercial appeal with urgent societal discourse. Caviezel has been triumphant in thanking supporters and drawing attention to the issue of trafficking through his work, demonstrating the capacity for profitable films to be a vehicle for raising awareness and prompting necessary conversations. The success of “Sound of Freedom” thus holds promise for further films daring to tread the path less taken.
