A Western remake starring Zachary Levi, Tommy Lee Jones, and Yellowstone's Neal McDonough has moved to digital platforms after a weak theatrical run. Angel and the Badman, distributed by Angel Studios, earned roughly $4 million domestically before closing in theaters. The film grossed only $1,300 nationwide on the day before its November 6 PVOD release, with a per-theater average of $24.
The movie is a remake of a 1947 John Wayne film about an injured gunslinger nursed back to health by a woman and her family while being hunted by a villain. Angel and the Badman holds a 23% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes but a 78% audience score, mirroring the typical reception pattern for faith-based films.
Angel Studios distributed the film as part of its push to bring star-driven genre movies with religious undertones to mainstream audiences. Levi, who rose to fame through the television series Chuck, has become a focal point for faith-based content after his public outbursts and political views pushed him away from mainstream franchises.