Fresh off success with their holiday family comedy The best Christmas competition ever, Lions Gate and faith Society History of the Kingdom have agreed to renew their first three-year contract, extending the studios’ total collaboration to 10 years.

The deal caps Kingdom Story Company’s largest slate to date, which included three films with Lionsgate in 2024: Ordinary angelswith Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson; Unsung HeroGrammy-winning religious artist Joel Smallbone; and the above The best Christmas competition everwhich topped tracking by opening with $11.1 million at the domestic box office last weekend ($12.2 million/4 days) and is well-positioned to continue playing through the holiday season.

Dallas Jenkins (from The elected officials fame) directed the latter film, starring Judy Greer and Pete Holmes, which adapts the children’s book by Barbara Robinson. Each of the films developed and produced by Kingdom released this year is expected to generate profits for the studio.

Kevin Downes, co-founder and CEO of Kingdom Story Company, said: “2024 was Kingdom Story Company’s biggest year ever with a slate of three films. I couldn’t be more proud of the incredible team of people who made this possible – from the filmmakers and actors to our executive team, our marketing team and especially our partners at Lionsgate, who have always championed our films and audiences that they serve. Our goal is to share stories that inspire a surge of hope, and we’re proud that each of our films this year has not only entertained but also sparked conversations about faith and resilience when it’s needed more than ever.

Andrew Erwin, co-founder and creative director of Kingdom Story Company, observed: “The power of redemptive storytelling continues to find its voice. At Kingdom Story Company, we are honored to help improve the quality of films for the believing audiences we love. Seeing this growth spread to the mainstream is a dream come true.

Adam Fogelson, President of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, added: “Over the past decade, Kingdom films have developed a unique ability to connect with their audiences in the faith community and beyond through high-quality storytelling. and exceptional productions, such as their holiday success. The best Christmas competition ever. We are proud to continue collaborating with Kevin, Andy, Brandon and the entire team and excited that we are their creative home.

Kingstone Story Company also announced today that Brandon Gregorytheir president and chief operating officer for more than five years, was promoted to partner.

Commenting on the appointment, President/Partner Tony Young said: “Brandon brings a unique combination of skills: a rigorous business acumen that keeps the company on track, a deep love of film that makes entertainment its sole activity and a fierce commitment to the mission behind the films we make in this company. Perhaps the only thing as important as what we do is who we work with, and this promotion ensures that we will work with Brandon for many years to come.

Founded in 2019 by brothers Jon and Andrew Erwin, Kevin Downes and Tony Young, Kingdom Story Company came together following the success of the Erwins’ project. I can only imaginewhich Lionsgate released to a worldwide gross of over $86 million. The company’s film portfolio also includes titles like I still believe (about Christian singer Jeremy Camp), The American outsider (the story of NFL star Kurt Warner), and Jesus Revolutionamong others. On Kingdom’s schedule for next year, two dramas starring Zachary Levi: The unbreakable boy (Lionsgate) and Sarah’s oil (Amazon MGM Studios)

In addition to The best Christmas competition everLionsgate just released the Cillian Murphy film Little things like thesee, which will be released in theaters on November 8. The studio’s next big film coming out soon is Gerard Butler’s. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera on January 10.