The Chosen’s New 2026 Spinoff Officially Unveiled With Franchise-Changing Release

Published Nov 10, 2026, 2:06 PM EST Growing up around performers, storytelling was always central to Emma's life. Add in a nerdy older brother who introduced her to Marvel at far too young an age, and her love for entertainment led her to pursue a Journalism degree at Indiana University, where she discovered her passion for entertainment reporting. She spent nearly one year in Los Angeles covering industry stories and fully immersing herself in the world of entertainment media. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.The Chosen has released a new FOX promo ahead of its upcoming Christmas special. Per FOX, The Chosen: The Three Kings will premiere December 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, before streaming on Hulu the following day. The special marks the franchise's first Christmas installment to debut on FOX, following previous releases on Facebook and in theaters. Starring Taye Diggs as Balthasar, Piter Marek as Melchior, and Rahul Rai as Gaspar, the special follows the three kings on their journey to Bethlehem. More to come as the story develops... Release Date April 21, 2019 Network Prime Video, VidAngel, Angel Studios, TheChosen.tv Showrunner Dallas Jenkins Cast Jonathan Roumie Jesus of Nazareth Elizabeth Tabish Mary Magdalene / Lillith The Chosen is a historical drama starring Jonathan Roumie, Elizabeth Tabish, and Shahar Isaac. Created by Dallas Jenkins, The Chosen follows Jesus of Nazareth and tells his story through the eyes of ordinary people who encountered him. The series has been critically praised since its first season in 2017.