After its world premiere at the 2016 Boston Science Fiction Film Festival, Einstein's God Model received generally positive reviews. Its festival run produced multiple awards (see below) and hosted very dynamic Q&A's after each screening. Said Johnson, "The film is so science heavy, I was surprised at how many people were touched by the story on a spiritual level. We had audience members, who had suffered a recent loss, tell us that it gave them comfort.". Einstein's God Model had its theatrical premiere at the Arena Cinelounge Hollywood with a red carpet event attended by many celebrities. The Los Angeles Times gave Einstein's God Model a certified fresh review on Rotten Tomatoes, stating "Johnson tackles grief, hope, spirituality and the unifying theory of everything. Other reviews include ... Following a limited theatrical run, Einstein's God Model gained distribution with Indie Rights Movies. The film enjoyed a successful digital release on a wide variety of platforms (Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, VUDU, and others), and is currently available in the U.S., Great Britain, Australia, Japan, and China. The film is also available on BluRay and DVD, both of which have numerous bonus features such as director/producer/science adviser commentary, interviews, behind the scenes short, etc. The film has also screened in venues at Yale University, London, and Melbourne. Spanish and French subtitle distribution is pending.