Ever wanted to see the Gospels come alive — not as a Sunday school flannel board, but as a cinematic experience that makes you laugh, cry, and see Jesus through fresh eyes? The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season TV series about the life of Christ, told through the perspectives of the people who walked with Him.^1
Created, directed, and co-written by Dallas Jenkins, the show began as the highest crowd-funded media project in history and has since amassed over 900 million episode views, with 300 million people watching across 175 countries — a third of whom are not religious.^2 All five seasons are now free to stream through the official app and on Prime Video, with no subscriptions, no paywalls, and no ads. The app supports 197 languages, with subtitles or audio dubbing in 135 (and growing — the series set a record with 125 translated languages in early 2026), plus offline downloads, cross-device viewing, community features, and exclusive bonus content like Aftershows, Bible Roundtables, and behind-the-scenes extras you won't find anywhere else.^3
The show is produced by 5&2 Studios and distributed internationally by Lionsgate, with the non-profit Come and See Foundation funding translation into 600 languages — on a mission to reach one billion people with an authentic experience of Jesus.^4 Season 6 ("The Chosen: Crucifixion") will premiere November 15, 2026 on Prime Video with a three-episode debut, followed by weekly releases through December 6 — with the finale releasing as a standalone feature film in theaters on March 12, 2027. Season 7 (the Resurrection) is currently filming in Goshen, Utah, with its premiere hitting theaters March 31, 2028.^5
Jenkins, the son of Left Behind co-author Jerry B. Jenkins, experienced a career-defining failure in 2017 when his previous film flopped. That same night, he felt God leading him to create a short film about the shepherds at Christ's birth — which became the seed for The Chosen. "I want to be able to tell a story that reaches as many people as possible," Jenkins has said. "The Gospel is free, so The Chosen should be free."^7 He describes the show's approach as bringing "five loaves and two fish" — offering his best work and trusting God with the multiplication.^8
The Chosen universe has expanded far beyond the flagship series: The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls (an unscripted adventure docuseries featuring cast members, premieres August 9, 2026 on Prime Video), The Chosen Adventures (an animated series for families, now streaming on Prime Video), and Joseph of Egypt (an eight-episode live-action limited series starring Adam Hashmi, filming complete and in post-production, coming to Prime Video) extend the storytelling into new genres and audiences. Looking further ahead, Jenkins has announced Book of Moses and The Way of The Chosen (exploring the Book of Acts) as future projects after Season 7.^9
Why Christians Love It"Few viewing experiences of my life have been life-changing. I'm receiving such blessing from this series, not just the episodes, but the production stories told and biblical discussions about Jewish culture from both Old & New Testament perspectives. Every time I check the content by what Scripture states, it is accurate."^3
"This show has been a blessing — The Chosen lit a fire in me to truly know God. Not just know about Him, but to seek Him — Jesus."^11
"I believe that The Chosen is a tool being used by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Good News of God's Kingdom to all nations."^4
Notable- 900M+ episode views; 300M+ viewers worldwide across 175 countries; $140M+ worldwide theatrical gross across 55 territories; 28M+ social media followers^2
- #1 on Amazon Prime Video in the US after Season 5 debut; dominated streaming Easter weekend 2026^2
- Won 3 GMA Dove Awards, 3 K-Love Fan Awards, Movieguide Epiphany Prize, Museum of the Bible Pillar Award, and 2026 Christopher Spirit Award^2
- ChosenCon 2026 (Charlotte, NC) drew 5,000+ attendees for panels, sneak previews, and a Last Supper communion experience^9
- Companion novels by Jerry B. Jenkins, graphic novels, and David C. Cook Bible study materials^2
- Chosen Universe includes The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls (Aug 9, 2026), The Chosen Adventures (animated), and Joseph of Egypt (in post-production)^9
- Future projects announced: Book of Moses and The Way of The Chosen (Book of Acts)^9
- Based in Raleigh, NC (Come and See Foundation); produced by 5&2 Studios^3
- Guinness World Record for most crowd-funded TV series; record-breaking 125 translated languages (Feb 2026)^4
- Jonathan Roumie (Jesus) met Pope Leo XIV in 2026^16
- Season 7 (Resurrection) filming underway in Goshen, Utah (began April 27, 2026)^9
Platforms: iOS, Android, Apple TV, Web (also available on Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube) Pricing: Free (donation-supported through Come and See Foundation)
