While the industry was staring in wonder at the under-performance of Disney's mega-budget Snow White, the real box office-related story was unfolding at the same time. Snow White's disappointing run was somewhat expected, considering the heavy negativity surrounding it in the weeks leading up to its release, and the targeted harassment directed at star Rachel Zegler. But few would have expected The Chosen: Last Supper - Part 1to deliver a top-three finish on the domestic box office charts in its debut weekend. The latest installment of the wildly popular television series dropped its first few episodes in theaters ahead of Easter, and grossed over $11 million in its debut.

This phenomenal performance can be attributed to the devoted fan-base that the series has accumulated over the last few years, which is reflected in its reception on Rotten Tomatoes. The Chosen's fifth season currently holds a near-perfect 99% audience score on the aggregator website,...