The King of Water animation, directed by Majid Esmaeili, has surpassed $9,000 in Public mobile screenings held in underserved regions of Iran, reaching over 42,000 viewers nationwide.
What is King of Water animation?
According to IBland’s news, King of water animation is a 90-minute animated feature portraying the abduction of an Iranian military advisor and several UN experts near Samarra. It explores the ideological and military clash between Iran and the U.S., portraying America as the “lord of evil” and Iran under the spiritual leadership of a kind-hearted Imam who governs the world. Key themes include:
- Global leadership of Imam Mahdi (aj)
- Iran’s scientific and defense strength
- Enemy recognition
- Unity in the Islamic Ummah
- The concept of return (Raj’a)
Box office performance in mobile screenings
Since its debut on July 29, 2025, the King of water animation has sold over $9,000 in ticket sales through nationwide mobile screenings. These events were organized by Ammar Public cinema and Bahman Sabz’s mobile unit in provinces such as Isfahan, Tehran, Razavi Khorasan, Alborz, Fars, and Mazandaran.
- Ammar Public cinema: 519 screenings |$6,450
- Bahman Sabz mobile cinema: 214 screenings | $2,600
- Total viewers: Over 42,000
Screenings took place in local mosques, cultural centers, seminaries, universities, and public venues, often in areas lacking permanent cinemas.
Community engagement & endorsements
Prominent cultural, religious, and political figures have endorsed the King of water animation, urging audiences of all ages to watch the film. Supporters include:
- Mohammad Manan Raeisi (MP, Qom)
- Amirhossein Sabeti (MP, Tehran)
- Scholar Mohammad Shojaei
- Religious singer Mehdi Rasouli
- Activist Hossein Yekta
- Researcher Mohammad Sadegh Shahbazi
- Mahdavi Aref (Global Nahj al-Balagha Campaign)
Their backing has significantly contributed to the film’s Public reach.
Source: Mehrnews