Zero A.D. (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date & Everything to Know About Alejandro Gómez Monteverde’s Epic Drama

Zero A.D. (2025) – A Battle for Light in the Darkest of Times

In Theaters December 19, 2025

“Before kings and empires feared Him, a tyrant sought to erase Him.”

This holiday season, cinema audiences are invited into a sweeping biblical epic that reimagines one of the most sacred stories ever told. Zero A.D., directed by Alejandro Gómez Monteverde (Sound of Freedom), takes viewers back to a time of oppressive rulers, prophetic whispers, and the flickering hope of a child born to change the world.

🔥 The Plot: When Prophecy Meets Power

Zero A.D. begins not in the glow of peace, but in the shadow of tyranny. As whispers of a divine prophecy circulate, a ruthless prince—Antipater, the son of King Herod—launches a merciless campaign to eliminate a threat not yet born.

Violet skies, burning scrolls, and secret visions fuel a desperate chase. At its heart is a young woman named Mary (played by Deva Cassel), whose courage and faith are tested beyond imagination. What begins as a story of protection quickly becomes a fight between empire and eternity—where destiny must defy death.

👑 The Cast: Power Meets Passion

This is no ordinary biblical adaptation. Zero A.D. boasts an ensemble of powerhouse performances:

• Deva Cassel as the Virgin Mary – tender yet defiant in her resolve

• Sam Worthington as Antipater – a brutal prince fueled by fear

• Ben Mendelsohn as Nahash of Ammon – Herod's calculating advisor

• Gael García Bernal as Joachim – a father torn between faith and survival

• Jim Caviezel as King Herod the Great – a return to biblical storytelling for Caviezel in a chilling, commanding role

• Supporting roles include David Harewood, Jamie Ward, Sophie Sloan, and Marco Khan, enriching the world with diverse talent and emotional gravitas.

✨ Visually Epic. Spiritually Stirring.

From the golden deserts of Judea to candlelit catacombs hiding secret believers, Zero A.D. is a visual masterwork. Shot by cinematographer Gorka Gomez Andreu, the film marries the spiritual and the cinematic with intimate moments of prayer woven between grand scenes of palace intrigue and pursuit.

🎥 Why This Film Matters

More than just a retelling, Zero A.D. is the origin story of a revolution. It captures the human struggle behind divine prophecy—the fear, the pain, the faith. It paints Mary not only as a symbol of holiness but as a woman caught in the fiercest storm, forced to choose hope when surrounded by death.

In an era where biblical films are often rare and formulaic, Zero A.D. promises something different: a raw, high-stakes thriller steeped in faith and history. It’s as much a war story as it is a spiritual one.

🕊️ Final Thoughts

If you’re craving a powerful story this Christmas—one about sacrifice, survival, and a flicker of light in a world of darkness—Zero A.D. is your calling.

Mark your calendars: December 19, 2025.Because before there was a cross, there was a crown that tried to stop it.