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Daniel and the Fiery Furnace
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Synopsis
During the Jewish exile to Babylon, Daniel and his friends face trials as Babylon's armies conquer Jerusalem. Under King Nebuchadnezzar, they gain royal favor but make enemies. Their faith is tested at the fiery furnace.
Cast
- Mena Massoud
- Elijah Alexander
- Benedict Garrett
- Adam Lahraoui
- Bimal Oberoi
- Vladimir Angelove
- Chandan Roy Sanyal
- Tejas Krishnan
- Geoffrey Giuliano
- Sophia Decaro
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"Daniel and the Fiery Furnace" has created a passionate divide among audiences, with religious viewers finding profound spiritual impact while critics slam its heavy reliance on AI-generated imagery, particularly for Jesus Christ himself. The biblical drama starring Mena Massoud delivers emotional moments that move some to tears and applause, but technical issues including poor sound mixing and extensive CGI have left many feeling the film prioritizes spectacle over authentic storytelling.
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- Sep 18, 2026
Ai religious slop. I was baffled by the amount of Ai in this and they didn’t even try for this one. Also I’m not quite sure if this was dubbed over or if the ADR for this was just that bad. All the dialogue lines never sounded like they were coming from the actual people…
🏳️⚧️💕Belle Lockheart 💕🏳️⚧️Sep 18, 2026Ai jesus honestly blasphemous.
luckyc111Sep 18, 2026Veggie Tales did it better… and they didn’t use AI.
Joshua Fahrenkrog - Sep 18, 2026
The final nail in the coffin was AI Jesus. The book was better
salessandroySep 18, 2026One of the worst things I’ve ever seen. Most of it was AI. I’m not joking. I’m a Christian and I hated it. Do not watch.
Judah MannSep 22, 2026I'm very easy to please, so I've never had to rate a movie 1/2 star, but this was definitely the worst film I have ever had to see. 90% of the scenes are ChatGPT; the rest is just shots of sand. The sound was godawful. I tried to sleep, but it was too loud. It was genuinely…
shoesyr - Sep 20, 2026
“God does not put you through the fire to test you, he puts you through it to refine you.” - Daniel Daniel and Matthew Kooman’s Daniel and the Fiery Furnace is a biblical historical drama film. The film is based on Daniel 3 from The Bible. The film is set during the Jewish…
Darius 🇵🇸Sep 18, 2026The amount of ai in this movie is jarring.
zuniesrewatchinSep 19, 202685% AI. Huge biblical inaccuracies. Like why would they portray Daniel like he BUILT the statue? Not in my Bible. Had a great time watching it though! Love watching old women being moved to tears by AI.
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- Mateo is "meh" onDaniel and the Fiery Furnace
Really disappointed in this. It’s such a great story, but this was not a good movie. A lot of the acting was really bad (besides Nebuchadnezzar) and the writing at some parts felt very unrealistic and odd. Not to mentioned the cheesy visuals. Got better near the end. 4/10
Setareh dislikedDaniel and the Fiery FurnaceWhere do I began… This movie was 80% ai and 20% terrible acting. I honestly cannot believe they used Ai scenes for this movie. Me and my siblings where just laughing the entire time
Iranian Lion dislikedDaniel and the Fiery FurnaceTerrible, they used AI throughout the entire movie and did not even include Daniel in the lions den.
- Moriah likedDaniel and the Fiery Furnace
powerful, really brought the story to life
10 dislikedDaniel and the Fiery Furnace1/10 not my kind of movie
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- CNcristina Nelutescu
I’m giving this movie 2 stars because my biggest issue is the twisting of Scripture. Having Daniel help design or build Nebuchadnezzar’s golden statue is not in Daniel 3 and creates a false impression of his character. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were also portrayed as…
CBChristopher BanksNot biblically accurate but well made movie.
PGPriscilla GranadosThis movie was heartfelt!
- RGRandall Goen
Parts seemed Biblical, other parts took a lot of creative, fictional license.
CRCielo Romeroexcelente 👌🏻
HVHector VillarrealMy wife and I really enjoyed this moving. Great cast. Family oriented. We loved it!
- JMJason McVety
Awesome
LCLilia ChavezBeautiful cinematography! Inspiring true story. Well done. Elijah Alexander role as King Nebuchadnezzar was exceptional!
TDTheresa DavisI cried
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Daniel and the Fiery Furnace come out in theaters?
September 18, 2026 is the release date.
Is Daniel and the Fiery Furnace (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Daniel and the Fiery Furnace (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 48min long.
What's Daniel and the Fiery Furnace (2026) about?
During the Jewish exile to Babylon, Daniel and his friends face trials as Babylon's armies conquer Jerusalem. Under King Nebuchadnezzar, they gain royal favor but make enemies. Their faith is tested at the fiery furnace.
Who's the cast of Daniel and the Fiery Furnace (2026)?
- Mena Massoud as Daniel
- Elijah Alexander as King Nebuchadnezzar
- Benedict Garrett as Rider
- Adam Lahraoui as Mishael
- Bimal Oberoi as Mysterious Man
- Vladimir Angelove as Hilkiah
- Chandan Roy Sanyal as Ashpenaz
- Tejas Krishnan as Herald
- Geoffrey Giuliano as Lead Elder of The Court
- Sophia Decaro as Susanna
Who's the director behind Daniel and the Fiery Furnace (2026)?
Daniel Kooman and Matthew Kooman directed Daniel and the Fiery Furnace (2026).
Who produced Daniel and the Fiery Furnace (2026)?
Daniel Kooman, Matthew Kooman and Travis Mann produced Daniel and the Fiery Furnace (2026).
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