After a record haul at the box office in its initial release, Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist, will return to theaters nationwide on June 18 and 19.
The three-day Fathom Events theatrical release of Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist grossed over $2 million at the U.S. box office last weekend, making it Fathom’s highest grossing documentary of 2024 and placing it second for all documentaries released in 2024.
The film is a feature-length documentary by Executive Producer Deacon Steve Greco and producers James Wahlberg and Tim Moriarty that was released June 4-6 nationwide at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The powerful film is co-sponsored by the Diocese of Orange and puts Jesus on the big screen during the national Eucharistic Revival movement within the U.S. Catholic Church.
The movie was an instant hit. Movie-goers flooded theaters around the U.S. and experienced Jesus on the big screen in a way that led to an explosion of interest on social media and word of mouth.
A visually stunning documentary, it offers the insights and testimonies of some of the most prominent Catholic leaders and thinkers of our era such as Chris Stefanick, Scott Hahn, Fr. Robert Spitzer, Fr. Chris Alar, FOCUS Founder Curtis Martin,and Sr. Briege McKenna.
With scenes captured across the United States and in countries including Poland, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Uganda, Canada, and Slovenia, Jesus Thirsts is a poignant exploration of the Eucharist, revered as the source and summit of Christian life. The film is a celebration of the Eucharist as God’s paramount gift to humanity, uniquely able to satisfy the deepest yearnings of the human heart.
The movie includes a special bonus feature, Our Lady of Guadalupe: Woman of the Eucharist, produced by the Knights of Columbus. Bishop Kevin Vann of the Diocese of Orange presents the main documentary feature with an on-screen introduction. Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, introduces the bonus feature presentation.
“Our team at Castletown Media has been profoundly moved by the overwhelming response to Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist,” said Tim Moriarty, producer, director, and writer.
“Viewers, often with tears in their eyes, have rediscovered a beauty in their faith that they had perhaps only glimpsed before. Many fallen-away Catholics and those outside the Church have shared how the film illuminated for them the very heart of Catholicism. As we approach the encore showings on June 18 and 19, we extend a heartfelt invitation to all: return to the theater, but bring others with you—those who have strayed from the Church and those who have never known the faith. Let this film be a clarion call to all Catholics: the time for being ashamed of our faith has ended. Now is the moment to rediscover the boundless love of God, who meets us in the humble guise of bread and wine, and to share this love with a world in desperate need.”
Producer James Wahlberg says that after the success of the initial launch, the time has come to “get outside of the pew” and lead our fallen away brothers and sisters home.
“The feedback has been incredible.” Wahlberg said. “We have heard about packed theaters, minds and hearts deeply moved, and an urgency to tell others. The surge of posts on social media have moved like wildfire and we hope this leads to many who will become curious. The Eucharist is the sacrament of Love. Come to our movie and bring those in need of God’s great love. Do not miss the grace!”
Click here to visit Fathom Events for a complete list of theaters and show times.
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