Jesus Is King (film)

Jesus Is King
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Nick Knight
Written by	Kanye West
Based on	Jesus Is King by Kanye West
Produced by	Jonathan Josell Kanye West
Starring	Kanye West Sunday Service Choir
Music by	Kanye West Sunday Service Choir
Production company	Def Jam Recordings
Distributed by	IMAX
Release date	October 25, 2019 (2019-10-25)
Running time	38 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$1.1 million

Jesus Is King is a 2019 American experimental concert short film written by rapper Kanye West and directed by Nick Knight. Featuring gospel songs arranged by West and material from his ninth studio album of the same name, it also serves as an album companion piece. Primarily shown through a circular eye and features differing shots of the Sunday Service Choir performing music, as well as various Bible verses, West only appears briefly and performs his material towards the end.

Jesus Is King was shot at Roden Crater of Arizona's Painted Desert in the summer of 2019, intended as a tribute to the Sunday Service Choir. West shared two trailers in October 2019 and that same month, a screening was held in Manhattan. The premiere occurred exclusively at IMAX theaters across the world on October 25, accompanying the album's release. $1.1 million was grossed in total and the screenings sold out in 24 cities. The film received lukewarm reviews from critics, who generally highlighted the Sunday Service Choir's contributions. Some praised the location and West's lack of focus on himself, though numerous critics observed an unclear concept.