Zero A. D.
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| Directed by | Alejandro Monteverde |
| Written by | Rod Barr |
| Based on | Gospel of Matthew from the Bible |
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| Cinematography | Gorka Gómez Andreu |
Production company | Kasbah Films |
| Distributed by | Angel Studios |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Zero A. D. is an upcoming American epic biblical drama film set during the Massacre of the Innocents as told in the Gospel of Matthew from the Bible. Directed by Alejandro Monteverde, it stars Deva Cassel, Sam Worthington, Ben Mendelsohn, Gael García Bernal, and Jim Caviezel.
Zero A. D. is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 25, 2026.
Synopsis
[edit ]A young Joseph and Mary protect her child Jesus from a murderous King Herod.[1]
Cast
[edit ]- Deva Cassel as Mary
- Sophie Sloan as Young Mary
- Jamie Ward as Joseph
- Sam Worthington as Antipater, Herod's son
- Ben Mendelsohn as Nahash of Ammon
- Gael García Bernal as Joachim
- Jim Caviezel as Herod the Great
Production
[edit ]The film, originally titled Bethlehem and described as a "spiritual thriller" revolving around the Massacre of the Innocents, was announced in November 2024, with Alejandro Monteverde set to direct for Angel, marking their third collaboration. The cast includes Sam Worthington as Herod's son Antipater, Ben Mendelsohn as Nahash, Gael García Bernal as Joachim, and Deva Cassel as Mary.[2]
Principal photography took place in Morocco in November 2024.
Release
[edit ]The film was retitled Zero A.D. and was originally scheduled to be released by Angel Studios in the United States on December 19, 2025.[3] However, Angel Studios acquired the rights to David and decided to release David in that slot and moved Zero A.D. to 2026.[4] It is scheduled to be released in the United States by Angel Studios on December 25, 2026.[5]
References
[edit ]- ^ Sharpe, Josh (November 7, 2024). "Sam Worthington, Ben Mendelsohn, & More Cast in Biblical Thriller BETHLEHEM". Broadway World. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 7, 2024). "Angel Studios Sets 'Bethlehem' From 'Sound Of Freedom's Alejandro Monteverde; Sam Worthington, Ben Mendelsohn, Gael García Bernal & Deva Cassel Star". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 2, 2025). "Angel Studios Dates New WWII Film 'Truth & Treason', TIFF-Premiering 'Sketch' & 'Zero A.D.' From 'Sound Of Freedom' Director, Tees Up First Trailers – CinemaCon". Deadline. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (October 8, 2025). "Angel Studios, 2521 Entertainment Acquire 'David' Franchise, Set Holiday Release For Animated Musical". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 13, 2026). "Angel Studios Adds Owen Wilson In 'Runner', Tommy Lee Jones' 'Angel And The Badman' Reboot & Milton Hershey Biopic To 2026 Slate". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 13, 2026.
External links
[edit ]- Zero A. D. at IMDb
- Upcoming films
- 2026 films
- 2026 drama films
- 2026 American films
- 2026 English-language films
- American drama films
- American religious epic films
- Angel Studios films
- English-language drama films
- Films about Christianity
- Films directed by Alejandro Gómez Monteverde
- Films shot in Morocco
- Religious drama films
- Upcoming English-language films