Daniel and the Fiery Furnace (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $8,364,169 | Details |
| International Box Office | $1,281,423 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $9,645,592 | |
| OpusData ID: 809700100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
The origin story of the Prophet Daniel to life, based on one of the most beloved and awe-inspiring moments in Scripture—the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Three men. One decree. A blazing furnace. And a defiance that would ignite a miracle seen around the world.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,303,548 (39.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 86.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,525 opening theaters/1,525 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $8,364,169 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 18th, 2026 (Wide) by EKKL Entertainment |
| International Releases: | September 23rd, 2026 (Wide) (Indonesia)
October 22nd, 2026 (Limited), released as Daniel e a fornalha ardente (Brazil) |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for strong violence/bloody images. (Rating bulletin 2950 (cert #56140), 8/19/2026) |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| Social setting: | Bible Epic |
| Subgenre: | Faith-Based Drama |
| Target audience: | Faith-Based Film |
| Source: | Based on Religious Text |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | EKKL Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States, Canada |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 6 | $3,303,548 | 1,525 | $2,166 | $3,303,548 | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 10 | $1,540,161 | -53% | 1,301 | $1,184 | $6,229,247 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | - | $664,394 | -57% | 731 | $909 | $7,584,825 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | - | $248,026 | -63% | 355 | $699 | $8,093,058 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | - | $72,840 | -71% | 162 | $450 | $8,295,181 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | - | $23,947 | -67% | 63 | $380 | $8,357,426 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 6 | $1,067,267 | 1,525 | $700 | $1,067,267 | 1 | ||
| Sep 19, 2026 | 8 | $1,195,794 | +12% | 1,525 | $784 | $2,263,061 | 2 | |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 6 | $1,040,487 | -13% | 1,525 | $682 | $3,303,548 | 3 | |
| Sep 21, 2026 | - | $331,343 | -68% | 1,525 | $217 | $3,634,891 | 4 | |
| Sep 22, 2026 | - | $513,816 | +55% | 1,525 | $337 | $4,148,707 | 5 | |
| Sep 23, 2026 | - | $317,849 | -38% | 1,525 | $208 | $4,466,556 | 6 | |
| Sep 24, 2026 | - | $222,530 | -30% | 1,525 | $146 | $4,689,086 | 7 | |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 10 | $398,277 | +79% | -63% | 1,301 | $306 | $5,087,363 | 8 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 10 | $622,118 | +56% | -48% | 1,301 | $478 | $5,709,481 | 9 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 10 | $519,766 | -16% | -50% | 1,301 | $400 | $6,229,247 | 10 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | - | $161,112 | -69% | -51% | 1,301 | $124 | $6,390,359 | 11 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 9 | $254,334 | +58% | -51% | 1,301 | $195 | $6,644,693 | 12 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | - | $166,755 | -34% | -48% | 1,301 | $128 | $6,811,448 | 13 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | - | $108,983 | -35% | -51% | 1,301 | $84 | $6,920,431 | 14 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | - | $151,779 | +39% | -62% | 731 | $208 | $7,072,210 | 15 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | - | $291,317 | +92% | -53% | 731 | $399 | $7,363,527 | 16 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | - | $221,298 | -24% | -57% | 731 | $303 | $7,584,825 | 17 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | - | $64,661 | -71% | -60% | 731 | $88 | $7,649,486 | 18 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | - | $95,212 | +47% | -63% | 731 | $130 | $7,744,698 | 19 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | - | $60,091 | -37% | -64% | 731 | $82 | $7,804,789 | 20 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | - | $40,243 | -33% | -63% | 731 | $55 | $7,845,032 | 21 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | - | $56,108 | +39% | -63% | 355 | $158 | $7,901,140 | 22 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | - | $107,110 | +91% | -63% | 355 | $302 | $8,008,250 | 23 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | - | $84,808 | -21% | -62% | 355 | $239 | $8,093,058 | 24 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | - | $47,289 | -44% | -27% | 355 | $133 | $8,140,347 | 25 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | - | $38,474 | -19% | -60% | 355 | $108 | $8,178,821 | 26 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | - | $27,721 | -28% | -54% | 355 | $78 | $8,206,542 | 27 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | - | $15,799 | -43% | -61% | 355 | $45 | $8,222,341 | 28 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | - | $17,927 | +13% | -68% | 162 | $111 | $8,240,268 | 29 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | - | $29,437 | +64% | -73% | 162 | $182 | $8,269,705 | 30 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | - | $25,476 | -13% | -70% | 162 | $157 | $8,295,181 | 31 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | - | $6,521 | -74% | -86% | 162 | $40 | $8,301,702 | 32 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | - | $11,046 | +69% | -71% | 162 | $68 | $8,312,748 | 33 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | - | $12,145 | +10% | -56% | 162 | $75 | $8,324,893 | 34 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | - | $8,586 | -29% | -46% | 162 | $53 | $8,333,479 | 35 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | - | $6,955 | -19% | -61% | 63 | $110 | $8,340,434 | 36 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | - | $9,205 | +32% | -69% | 63 | $146 | $8,349,639 | 37 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | - | $7,787 | -15% | -69% | 63 | $124 | $8,357,426 | 38 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | - | $1,917 | -75% | -71% | 63 | $30 | $8,359,343 | 39 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | - | $4,826 | +152% | -56% | 63 | $77 | $8,364,169 | 40 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 6 | $4,689,086 | 1,525 | $3,075 | $4,689,086 | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 10 | $2,231,345 | -52% | 1,301 | $1,715 | $6,920,431 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 12 | $924,601 | -59% | 731 | $1,265 | $7,845,032 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 19 | $377,309 | -59% | 355 | $1,063 | $8,222,341 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 28 | $111,138 | -71% | 162 | $686 | $8,333,479 | 5 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 9/23/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,281,423 | 10/19/2026 | |||
| International Total | $1,281,423 | 10/19/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Mena Massoud | Daniel | |
| Elijah Alexander | King Nebuchadnezzar |
Supporting
| Sunjay Midda | Shadrach | |
| Adam Lahraoui | Meschach | |
| Zaki Ali | Abednego | |
| Roberto Zenca | Jeremiah | |
| Sophia Decaro | Susanna |
Production and Technical Credits
| Daniel Kooman | Director | |
| Matthew Kooman | Director | |
| Daniel Kooman | Screenwriter | |
| Matthew Kooman | Screenwriter | |
| Daniel Kooman | Producer | |
| Matthew Kooman | Producer | |
| Travis Mann | Producer | |
| Mena Massoud | Producer | |
| Michael W. Smith | Executive Producer | |
| Supratim Bhol | Cinematographer | |
| Tyler Michael Smith | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
The origin story of the Prophet Daniel to life, based on one of the most beloved and awe-inspiring moments in Scripture—the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Three men. One decree. A blazing furnace. And a defiance that would ignite a miracle seen around the world.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,303,548 (39.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.53 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 86.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,525 opening theaters/1,525 max. theaters, 2.7 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $8,364,169 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | September 18th, 2026 (Wide) by EKKL Entertainment |
| International Releases: | September 23rd, 2026 (Wide) (Indonesia)
October 22nd, 2026 (Limited), released as Daniel e a fornalha ardente (Brazil) |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for strong violence/bloody images. (Rating bulletin 2950 (cert #56140), 8/19/2026) |
| Running Time: | 108 minutes |
| Social setting: | Bible Epic |
| Subgenre: | Faith-Based Drama |
| Target audience: | Faith-Based Film |
| Source: | Based on Religious Text |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | EKKL Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | United States, Canada |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 6 | $3,303,548 | 1,525 | $2,166 | $3,303,548 | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 10 | $1,540,161 | -53% | 1,301 | $1,184 | $6,229,247 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | - | $664,394 | -57% | 731 | $909 | $7,584,825 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | - | $248,026 | -63% | 355 | $699 | $8,093,058 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | - | $72,840 | -71% | 162 | $450 | $8,295,181 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | - | $23,947 | -67% | 63 | $380 | $8,357,426 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 6 | $1,067,267 | 1,525 | $700 | $1,067,267 | 1 | ||
| Sep 19, 2026 | 8 | $1,195,794 | +12% | 1,525 | $784 | $2,263,061 | 2 | |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 6 | $1,040,487 | -13% | 1,525 | $682 | $3,303,548 | 3 | |
| Sep 21, 2026 | - | $331,343 | -68% | 1,525 | $217 | $3,634,891 | 4 | |
| Sep 22, 2026 | - | $513,816 | +55% | 1,525 | $337 | $4,148,707 | 5 | |
| Sep 23, 2026 | - | $317,849 | -38% | 1,525 | $208 | $4,466,556 | 6 | |
| Sep 24, 2026 | - | $222,530 | -30% | 1,525 | $146 | $4,689,086 | 7 | |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 10 | $398,277 | +79% | -63% | 1,301 | $306 | $5,087,363 | 8 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 10 | $622,118 | +56% | -48% | 1,301 | $478 | $5,709,481 | 9 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 10 | $519,766 | -16% | -50% | 1,301 | $400 | $6,229,247 | 10 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | - | $161,112 | -69% | -51% | 1,301 | $124 | $6,390,359 | 11 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 9 | $254,334 | +58% | -51% | 1,301 | $195 | $6,644,693 | 12 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | - | $166,755 | -34% | -48% | 1,301 | $128 | $6,811,448 | 13 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | - | $108,983 | -35% | -51% | 1,301 | $84 | $6,920,431 | 14 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | - | $151,779 | +39% | -62% | 731 | $208 | $7,072,210 | 15 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | - | $291,317 | +92% | -53% | 731 | $399 | $7,363,527 | 16 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | - | $221,298 | -24% | -57% | 731 | $303 | $7,584,825 | 17 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | - | $64,661 | -71% | -60% | 731 | $88 | $7,649,486 | 18 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | - | $95,212 | +47% | -63% | 731 | $130 | $7,744,698 | 19 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | - | $60,091 | -37% | -64% | 731 | $82 | $7,804,789 | 20 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | - | $40,243 | -33% | -63% | 731 | $55 | $7,845,032 | 21 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | - | $56,108 | +39% | -63% | 355 | $158 | $7,901,140 | 22 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | - | $107,110 | +91% | -63% | 355 | $302 | $8,008,250 | 23 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | - | $84,808 | -21% | -62% | 355 | $239 | $8,093,058 | 24 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | - | $47,289 | -44% | -27% | 355 | $133 | $8,140,347 | 25 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | - | $38,474 | -19% | -60% | 355 | $108 | $8,178,821 | 26 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | - | $27,721 | -28% | -54% | 355 | $78 | $8,206,542 | 27 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | - | $15,799 | -43% | -61% | 355 | $45 | $8,222,341 | 28 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | - | $17,927 | +13% | -68% | 162 | $111 | $8,240,268 | 29 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | - | $29,437 | +64% | -73% | 162 | $182 | $8,269,705 | 30 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | - | $25,476 | -13% | -70% | 162 | $157 | $8,295,181 | 31 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | - | $6,521 | -74% | -86% | 162 | $40 | $8,301,702 | 32 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | - | $11,046 | +69% | -71% | 162 | $68 | $8,312,748 | 33 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | - | $12,145 | +10% | -56% | 162 | $75 | $8,324,893 | 34 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | - | $8,586 | -29% | -46% | 162 | $53 | $8,333,479 | 35 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | - | $6,955 | -19% | -61% | 63 | $110 | $8,340,434 | 36 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | - | $9,205 | +32% | -69% | 63 | $146 | $8,349,639 | 37 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | - | $7,787 | -15% | -69% | 63 | $124 | $8,357,426 | 38 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | - | $1,917 | -75% | -71% | 63 | $30 | $8,359,343 | 39 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | - | $4,826 | +152% | -56% | 63 | $77 | $8,364,169 | 40 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 6 | $4,689,086 | 1,525 | $3,075 | $4,689,086 | 1 | |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 10 | $2,231,345 | -52% | 1,301 | $1,715 | $6,920,431 | 2 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 12 | $924,601 | -59% | 731 | $1,265 | $7,845,032 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 19 | $377,309 | -59% | 355 | $1,063 | $8,222,341 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 28 | $111,138 | -71% | 162 | $686 | $8,333,479 | 5 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 9/23/2026 | $0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,281,423 | 10/19/2026 | |||
| International Total | $1,281,423 | 10/19/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Mena Massoud | Daniel | |
| Elijah Alexander | King Nebuchadnezzar |
Supporting
| Sunjay Midda | Shadrach | |
| Adam Lahraoui | Meschach | |
| Zaki Ali | Abednego | |
| Roberto Zenca | Jeremiah | |
| Sophia Decaro | Susanna |
Production and Technical Credits
| Daniel Kooman | Director | |
| Matthew Kooman | Director | |
| Daniel Kooman | Screenwriter | |
| Matthew Kooman | Screenwriter | |
| Daniel Kooman | Producer | |
| Matthew Kooman | Producer | |
| Travis Mann | Producer | |
| Mena Massoud | Producer | |
| Michael W. Smith | Executive Producer | |
| Supratim Bhol | Cinematographer | |
| Tyler Michael Smith | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.