CV NEWS FEED// The encore of the Eucharistic documentary “Jesus Thirsts: Miracle of the Eucharist” will now be extended from June 18-19 to June 26, according to a Fathom Events press release.
“Jesus Thirsts” is the second-highest-grossing documentary of 2024, and was #1 in per screen average during its initial release from June 4-6, grossing $2,141,273.
Fathom Events had already announced an encore from June 18-19, and the encore pre-sales were so high that Fathom Events decided to extend the encore.
The film was released as part of the National Eucharistic Revival movement in the United States, just a month before the National Eucharistic Congress, as Catholic Vote reported earlier. Executive producer Deacon Steve Greco recognized the evangelical power of the film as he said, “Together, we can be Eucharistic evangelists for this film as we return to theaters through the end of June and maybe beyond!”
Producer James Wahlberg echoed Greco’s sentiment, saying, “”The grassroots response that we are seeing is incredible and it’s all about souls. We are hearing about sold out theaters around the United States and we are getting bombarded with requests for showings. Fill the theaters and tell others. This is our opportunity to evangelize through a film and to use the power of its message to change hearts. Let’s get back to the theaters!”
The audience response is exactly what director Tim Moriarty had initially hoped for. The director of “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” had previously stated, “We hope that [Jesus Thirsts] will spur a movement that leads people back to Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and ultimately, a belief in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.”
“Jesus Thirsts” was filmed internationally, with scenes in the US, Poland, Italy, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Uganda, Canada, and Slovenia, and Catholic leaders like Dr. Scott Hahn, Bishop Anthony Cozzens, and Curtis Martin are featured in the film. The documentary is co-sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Orange in California, and includes the bonus feature, “Our Lady of Guadalupe: Woman of the Eucharist,” created by the Knights of Columbus.”
