05:52 PM EDT, 10/08/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Angel Studios ( ANGX ) and 2521 Entertainment announced the acquisition of the DAVID franchise from Slingshot USA, Angel Studios ( ANGX ) said late Wednesday.

The franchise comprises an animated feature film and a five-episode TV series depicting the biblical tale of David, the shepherd who triumphed over Goliath, said the company.

The DAVID film is set for release Dec. 19, with Angel considering more TV episodes, following the popular YOUNG DAVID series and its 1.5 million-strong Angel Guild audience.

Angel chief executive, Neal Harmon, called the acquisition a strategic asset for values-driven stories, while 2521's David L. Hunt highlighted its focus on meaningful family experiences, it added.

Shares of Angel Studios ( ANGX ) were up over 2% in recent after-hours trade.