Directed by Alejandro Monteverde, in the film ‘Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ,’ an empire in decay. A ruler consumed by fear. A star rising over Bethlehem. When Christ is born, Herod’s terror erupts into the slaughter of the innocents, and Mary must protect the child promised to save the world. As violence spreads and hope flickers, the true battle begins—not for a throne, but for the soul of mankind.
‘Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ’ stars Deva Cassel (as Mary), Jamie Ward (as Joseph), Sam Worthington (as Antipater), Ben Mendelsohn (as Nahash), Gael García Bernal (as Joachim), and Jim Caviezel (as Herod the Great).
Written by Rod Barr, with story by Alejandro Monteverde and Leo Severino, ‘Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ’ is produced by Leo Severino, Eduardo Verástegui, and Travis Mann, with executive producers Gary Hamilton, Noli Molla, David E. Fischer, Brandon Purdie, and Tyler Zacharia. Production companies are Kasbah Films, 2521 Entertainment, and Kasbah Films.
The film’s cinematography is by Gorka Gómez Andreu, the music is by John Debney, with editing by Brian Scofield.
Watch the trailer below:
Angel Studios will release ‘Zero A.D.: The Birth of Christ’ in theaters on December 11, 2026.
For more details, visit the official website here.
Deva Cassel is most known for The Leopard and The Count of Monte Cristo. Sam Worthington is most known for Avatar and Terminator Salvation. Ben Mendelsohn is most known for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Animal Kingdom. Gael García Bernal is most known for Y Tu Mamá También and The Motorcycle Diaries. Jim Caviezel is most known for The Passion of the Christ and Person of Interest. Alejandro Monteverde is most known for Sound of Freedom and Cabrini.
