‘Daniel and the Fiery Furnace’ Heads to Theaters This September

Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, a biblical feature film executive produced by Michael W. Smith, is scheduled to arrive in theaters this September.

FMN attended a private advance screening of the film at the AMC in Disney Springs, where the theater was full and audience engagement appeared notably strong throughout the presentation. The response suggested considerable interest in a theatrical retelling of one of the Bible’s most familiar accounts of courage under pressure.

Set during the Jewish exile to Babylon, the story follows Daniel and his friends as Babylonian armies conquer Jerusalem and carry them into a foreign kingdom. Under King Nebuchadnezzar, the young men gain favor within the royal court, but their position also brings opposition. Their commitment to their faith is ultimately tested by the threat of the fiery furnace.

The account, drawn from the Book of Daniel, gives the film weighty material for families to discuss, including obedience, loyalty, political power and the cost of holding to religious convictions. Parents considering the movie for younger children may want to review forthcoming ratings and content information because the story includes conquest, persecution and threatened execution.

Following the advance screening, FMN had an opportunity to ask questions about the film and its theatrical plans. Distributor EKKL is expected to provide options for group ticket buyouts involving 30 or more attendees. Those arrangements could make the release more accessible to churches, schools, Bible study groups and extended families that want to attend together.

Specific theater locations, showtimes and group-purchase details have not yet been provided. Readers interested in release updates and ticket information can visit daniel.movie as the September opening approaches.