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Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. is a riveting biographical thriller that chronicles the extraordinary life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident who became one of the most remarkable moral figures of the 20th century. As Adolf Hitler's Third Reich tightens its grip on Germany and the Holocaust unfolds, Bonhoeffer — a man of deep Christian conviction and pacifist principles — finds himself drawn into the epicenter of a deadly conspiracy to assassinate Hitler. Torn between his faith, his moral convictions, and the urgent necessity of action in the face of genocide, Bonhoeffer must make an impossible choice: remain true to his principles of nonviolence, or risk everything — including his soul — to save millions of lives. The film is both a thrilling wartime espionage drama and a profound meditation on conscience, courage, and the price of standing up for what is right in the darkest of times. Directed by Todd Komarnicki and featuring a powerful lead performance by Jonas Dassler, the film grossed $12.6 million domestically.

Brave the Dark is a deeply moving drama based on the true story of Nathan Williams, a homeless teenager living out of his car who is thrown into jail after a series of desperate circumstances. When compassionate high school drama teacher Stan Deen discovers Nathan's situation, he makes the extraordinary decision to bail him out of jail and take the troubled young man under his wing. What follows is a powerful story of mentorship, redemption, and the transformative impact one person can have on another's life. The film explores themes of trauma, abandonment, and the courage it takes to confront one's past — both for the student and the teacher. Jared Harris delivers a quietly powerful performance as the steadfast Mr. Deen, while Nicholas Hamilton brings raw vulnerability to the role of Nathan. The film is a testament to the real-life individuals whose story inspired it, and a reminder that true bravery often means facing the darkness within ourselves before we can step into the light.

Cabrini is a sweeping biographical epic that tells the extraordinary true story of Francesca Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who arrived in New York City in 1889 with little more than her faith and an unshakable conviction that the world's most vulnerable deserved better. Greeted by disease, crime, and impoverished children living in squalor, Cabrini — despite suffering from poor health and speaking broken English — refused to accept the status quo. She set off on a daring mission to convince the hostile mayor of New York and the skeptical Catholic Church hierarchy to provide housing and healthcare for orphaned and destitute children. With an entrepreneurial mind, fierce determination, and a faith that moved mountains, Cabrini built an empire of hope that would eventually encompass 67 institutions across the United States, Europe, and South America. Directed by Alejandro Monteverde (Sound of Freedom) and featuring a luminous performance by Cristiana Dell'Anna in the title role, Cabrini earned the distinction of achieving the **highest combined Rotten Tomatoes score of any film in 2024**, surpassing even major studio releases. The film was released on International Women's Day and grossed $19 million domestically.

David is a breathtaking animated musical epic produced by Sunrise Animation Studios that brings to life one of the most beloved and enduring stories in human history — the rise of the shepherd boy David to become the greatest king of Israel. Beginning with the tender songs of his mother's heart and the quiet whispers of a faithful God, the film follows David's extraordinary journey from humble shepherd to anointed king. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, it is the young shepherd — armed with nothing but a sling, a few smooth stones, and unshakable faith — who steps forward to face him. But the story does not end with Goliath. Pursued by the jealous King Saul and driven by a divine purpose he barely understands, David's path tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage, culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the very soul of a kingdom. Featuring original music by multi-platinum Christian artist Phil Wickham and stunning animation that critics compared to *The Prince of Egypt*, David became one of the most successful animated faith-based films ever made, grossing an estimated $22 million in its opening weekend. 2521 Entertainment served as a full production company and IP co-owner on this title.

Action-musical from four-time Grammy-winners, For King and Country, follows two brothers on opposite sides of the American Revolutionary War.

The origin story of Milton and Kitty Hershey, who, when confronted by tragedy, determine to leave their amassed chocolate fortune in the hands of children.

Homestead is a post-apocalyptic thriller set in the immediate aftermath of a nuclear detonation in Los Angeles. As the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos and societal collapse, former Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family flee the chaos and seek refuge at The Homestead — an eccentric prepper's mountain fortress run by the enigmatic Ian Ross. What begins as a desperate act of survival quickly becomes a complex moral drama as the residents of The Homestead must confront not only the external threats of violence and scarcity, but the far more dangerous internal threats of human nature: distrust, power struggles, and the question of who deserves protection and who must be turned away. The film explores themes of community, preparedness, faith, and the tension between individual liberty and collective responsibility. Directed by Ben Smallbone and featuring a strong ensemble cast led by Bailey Chase and Neal McDonough, Homestead was so well-received by audiences that it spawned a full television series continuation. 2521 Entertainment served as a full production company on this title.