Myriad Pictures Acquires International Rights to Gesher Media’s Adventure Legends of the Lost Ark; Enters into U.S. Theatrical Distribution Deal with Fathom Entertainment for 2026 Premiere
Published by on Nov 12, 2025 4:00 PM
Myriad Pictures Acquires International Rights to Gesher Media’s Adventure Legends of the Lost Ark; Enters into U.S. Theatrical Distribution Deal with Fathom Entertainment for 2026 Premiere
Featuring Renowned Archaeology Scholar, Chris McKinny, Sales Will Start at AFM
Los Angeles, Calif. and Denver, Colo. – November 12, 2025 – Myriad Pictures is launching international sales for the documentary adventure, Legends of the Lost Ark at the upcoming AFM. The company also announced an agreement with Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of event cinema worldwide, to release the film theatrically in the United States in 2026.
Directed by Stephen Pettit, the film is an adventure documentary that dives into the mysterious world of the Ark of the Covenant. Writers Chris McKinny, Rebecca Pettit, and Stephen Pettit (Jonathan’s Very Own) take audiences on a journey through cinematic reenactments and expert interviews, as host and real-life archeologist Chris McKinny explores three well-known legends in search of the final resting place of the Ark. Legends of the Lost Ark is produced by Rebecca Pettit, Arran MacLennan, Rachel Pettit, and Nick Royak. Roy Brown and Douglas Johnson are Executive Producers.
Dr. Chris McKinny, host of Legends of the Lost Ark, is a respected scholar, accomplished public speaker, and engaging presenter. He has a PhD from Bar Ilan University. His dissertation focused on the historical geography and archaeology of the town lists of Judah and Benjamin in the book of Joshua. Over the last five years, Chris, along with Gesher Media, has researched and documented, on video, new information and Bible centric theories on the location of the Ark of the Covenant. With his deep expertise in biblical archaeology and captivating storytelling style, Dr. McKinny also hosts the Biblical World Podcast and is featured at events all over the world where scholars, experts, students, and fans gather to learn about his adventures in search of answers.
Chris McKinny says, “The Ark was not only lost — its story and significance were forgotten. The Ark of the Covenant was much more than a mysterious, golden box. According to the Bible, the Ark’s creation made it possible for God to dwell with the Israelites. The lost Ark remains one of the most fascinating ancient mysteries. It is impossible to overstate the impact of the Ark’s disappearance on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. What happened to the Ark? Amazingly, there has been no detailed investigation of the most ancient legends of the lost Ark — until now. Our investigation charts new territory for the greatest historical mystery of all time!
I am so thrilled that Kirk D’Amico and the fine folks at Myriad Pictures have fallen in love with our documentary. From our initial conversations, it was abundantly clear that they immediately grasped what we knew — the story of the Ark of the Covenant matters. I can’t wait for you to see our film and discover the Ark’s story!”
Myriad Pictures, CEO Kirk D’Amico adds, “We are enraptured by Chris McKinny’s informative and wide-reaching exploration of the legendary Lost Ark. Like a modern-day Indiana Jones Chris leads the audience on a well-researched journey through both the halls of academia and the terrain of the Holy Land in the modern day Middle Eastern countries to examine the Biblical and other references to the Lost Ark. The reenactments allow the audience to visually engage with the various stories surrounding the Lost Ark. This is both an archeological and an inspirational adventure that will appeal to audiences around the world.”
For 20 Years, Stephen Pettit has roamed the globe, camera in hand, pouring his heart into projects for giants like NatGeo, Discovery, Columbia Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, Showtime, and BYUtv. His latest triumph, Legends of the Lost Ark, is a multimillion-dollar feature documentary delving into the nature of God and his mobile throne, the Ark of the Covenant. With a 200-person crew and over 100 cast members, he spanned continents, chasing the raw, untold Legends of the Lost Ark. Driven by a relentless pursuit of God in every story, Stephen weaves faith, history, and human struggle into films that confront doubt, ignite belief, and leave a lasting mark on the soul.
The Legends of the Lost Ark production team includes composer Jared Lane, cinematographers John Carrington III, Brian French, and Dennis Madden; and editors Marc Pagliuca and Stephen Pettit.
ABOUT MYRIAD PICTURES
MYRIAD PICTURES is a leading independent entertainment company specializing in the production, financing, and global distribution of feature films and television content. With a diverse and expansive library, MYRIAD has consistently brought compelling stories to audiences worldwide. Its current slate includes AMERICAN SWEATSHOP—an official SXSW selection starring Lili Reinhart and directed by Emmy® nominee Uta Briesewitz; THE POND, directed by Jeff Renfroe and starring Isabelle Fuhrman and Douglas Smith; and SHAMAN, a recent theatrical release from WellGo USA, directed by Antonio Negret. Founded by Kirk D’Amico, MYRIAD PICTURES is headquartered in Los Angeles. For more information visit: MyriadPictures.com.
ABOUT GESHER MEDIA
The term Gesher, Hebrew for bridge, encapsulates the mission and vision of Gesher Media. With the ambition of serving as a conduit between the ancient biblical world and today’s society, Gesher Media tackles pivotal biblical topics and themes through its films, gallery exhibitions, and publications.
ABOUT FATHOM ENTERTAINMENT
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of content to movie theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom Entertainment has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements across various genres and formats, including feature films, episodic content, documentaries, concerts, and live events. Fathom consistently ranks among the top 10 theatrical distributors in North America and distributes content to cinemas worldwide. Fathom Entertainment is owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and Regal Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). For more information, visit FathomEntertainment.com.
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Contacts:
Trish Vasquez
Myriad Pictures
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Eric Becker
Fathom Entertainment
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