The Chosenhas a new streaming home ahead of the show’s season 5 return. Created by Dallas Jenkins, who is also the co-writer and director,The Chosendebuted in December 2017. The historical drama tells the story of Jesus by way of the people who interacted with him, with actor Jonathan Roumie playing the central role. Although the series has its own dedicated websites and has aired on The CW at different times, it has largely sidestepped exclusivity with major streaming platforms. That is changing ahead ofThe Chosenseason 5premiere.
TVLineconfirms thatPrime Video will become the exclusive U.S. streaming home forThe Chosen. This includes the first five seasons of the show, in addition to the upcoming final two seasons. The new streaming home is part of the deal between Amazon MGM Studios and Jenkins' 5&2 Studios, which producesThe Chosen. Amazon’s Prime Video will also have exclusive rights to the unscripted seriesThe Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls, in addition to a first look at any future projects from 5&2 Studios.
The Chosenseason 5, which will focus on Holy Week, debuts in theaters on Friday, March 28.It will then stream on Prime Video in June. The fifth installment will also be available on Prime Video in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sub-Saharan Africa, The U.K., and Latin America later this year.It is worth noting that, after a 90-day period on Prime Video,The Chosenwill be available to watch on its free app.
What The New Streaming Home Means For The Chosen
Prime Video Is A Big Step-Up
The new platform makes sense for Prime Video. Led by Roumie, Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene, and Shahar Isaac as Simon Peter,The Chosen’s castand evolving saga have proved popular with audiences. In 2022, the show’s producers shared an analysis that found thatthe historical drama had been watched at least partially by over 100 million peoplethrough various streaming platforms and through the show’s dedicated online channels.
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Putting all the show’s episodes under one streaming roof, with Prime Video being one of the largest streamers alongside Netflix, is poised to boostThe Chosen’s fortunes. With talk of other religious figures getting their own dedicated series, including Moses, Prime Video will continue to have a steady library with a subgenre that has proved popular with viewers.
It also means that, through his 5&2 production banner, other works by Jenkins could benefit from Prime Video’s global presence.It isalso a beneficial deal for consumers, as they now have a dedicated hub for the series rather than searching through the drama’s apps and dedicated websites for specific episodes.
The Chosen Franchise: Spinoffs & Future, Explained
The World Is Evolving
The Chosenfranchise went through a big shift in mid-2024, asAngel Studioslost the rights to the series. It shifted to Jenkins' 5&2 Studios, which focuses on Bible-inspired stories. That can be gleaned through its name, which isa reference to the story of how Jesus used one boy’s five loaves and two fish to feed those in need. The production company already has several projects in the works, aside from the final seasons ofThe Chosen.
The Chosen’s Biblical Shared Universe: All Upcoming Shows & Spinoffs
Following the success of the Christian historical drama television series The Chosen from Angel Studios, several spinoffs are in the works.
The first spinoff will beThe Chosen Adventures, which is an animated take on the original series. Jesus is still present in the spinoff, and still portrayed by Roumie, but he won’t be the main character. Instead, as he meets a group of children in the wilderness, the focus will turn to a nine-year-old named Abby and her best friend Joshua. Reportedly taking place around 30 CE, the voice cast includesBlack Birdstar Paul Walter Hauser andInsecurealum Yvonne Orji.
Another spinoff, though still in its early stages,is a spinoff centered on Moses. The project will likely come afterThe Chosenhas wrapped, but Jenkins has provided a window into how he envisions the series in previous comments toVariety. The creator, writer, and director talked about how Moses' story could make for a gripping drama, making a comparison to Tony Soprano and saying in part: “There’s an epic story that can be told. In the midst of it was a reluctant Tony Soprano, basically the guy who was being tasked with leading the largest family in the world — and didn’t want it.”
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There are also spinoffs planned aboutJoseph and The Apostles, with the latter serving as a direct continuation ofThe Chosen. Although not too much is known yet about either potential off-shoot, Jenkins has mentioned that Joseph’s journey can be told in a limited run. The Apostles spinoff, meanwhile, will draw from the Book of Acts and center on Jesus' followers after the Resurrection. Considering the new deal, these projects could end up on Prime Video.
Our Take On The Chosen’s New Home
It May Find A New Audience
Holy Week, which unveils a plot to kill Jesus, could be an interesting time to start watching the popular drama. For those who don’t want to catch the latest installment in theaters, or won’t be able to, the June streaming date leaves plenty of time to zero in onhowThe Chosenadapts Jesus' storyand how it has changed since its 2017 debut.
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The Chosen, released on June 26, 2025, portrays the life of Christ through the perspectives of individuals who encountered him. This series offers a unique narrative approach by exploring the stories of biblical figures whose lives were transformed by their interactions with Jesus.
