The Chosen is getting a streaming home in the USA.
As a part of a wide-ranging cope with series creator Dallas Jenkins’ 5&2 Studios, Amazon’s Prime Video will develop into the exclusive U.S. streaming home to the series concerning the lifetime of Jesus. Amazon MGM Studios can even distribute theatrical releases for key installments of the show’s final two seasons and has signed a first-look series and film cope with 5&2.
Prime Video has also ordered an unscripted series, The Chosen within the Wild With Bear Grylls, which is able to follow members of the forged and Jenkins on wilderness adventures with Grylls.
“The Chosen has had renowned success charming audiences across generations, and we’re looking forward to collaborating with Dallas and 5&2 Studios on a bigger scale,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM Studios. “As we glance ahead, we see massive opportunities to develop additional faith-inspired content for our global Prime Video customers.”
Lionsgate, which acquired distribution rights to The Chosen in 2023, negotiated the licensing deal. CAA and attorney Andrew Kramer of Willkie Farr repped 5&2 Studios.
Prior seasons of The Chosen already stream on Prime Video, and other streamers have carried the show prior to now as well. The brand new deal includes exclusive U.S. rights all seasons — including three yet to return — of the show. Season five is about to premiere theatrically on March 28 and debut on Prime Video in June.
“For several years, the team at Amazon MGM Studios has proved again and again they’re captivated with this show and our fans,” said Jenkins. “They’re going to make us higher and get the show to more people, and I can’t wait to construct this relationship.”
Added Jim Packer, president worldwide TV distribution at Lionsgate, “Amazon MGM Studios is the proper partner to take this already highly sought-after property to the subsequent level. This wide-ranging, multi-territory deal presents a novel opportunity to deepen engagement with The Chosen’s loyal fanbase while drawing in latest viewers around the globe.”
The theatrical component of the deal will see Amazon MGM distributing feature-length episodes concerning the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, which can be a part of the ultimate two seasons of The Chosen. Jenkins and 5&2 Studios can even develop latest series and film projects under the first-look agreement.
