“The Chosen” creator Dallas Jenkins announced Sunday that the hit biblical drama will return to the Christmas story with a new standalone special, “The Chosen: The Three Kings,” set to air nationally on Fox in December. Jenkins revealed the project during a livestream with fans and said filming has already been completed, even as production continues on Season 7 of the series.
The story will connect events in Season 6 with the forthcoming Season 7 and the theatrical film depicting the crucifixion of Jesus. “This is an opportunity to get even more of ‘The Chosen’ out to new audiences,” Jenkins said. “It’s going to be on national television in December.
A really cool opportunity to broadcast this to a big audience.” “The Three Kings” marks the third Christmas installment from “The Chosen,” following “The Shepherd,” the short film that served as the original pilot for the series, and the later special “The Messengers.” The director also said the Christmas episode will debut on the Fox Broadcasting Network, which gives the series an opportunity to reach viewers who might not already be watching “The Chosen.” Fox hasn't announced an exact air date, though Jenkins said the special is expected to premiere in mid-December.
Jenkins said details introduced in the Christmas episode will also provide context for events audiences will see in the crucifixion film, scheduled to arrive in theaters in 2027. “So, when you’re watching the crucifixion movie, which will be in theaters in 2027, some of the things you’ve seen in this Christmas episode will inform what you see in the crucifixion feature film. It’s quite a thing,” he said.
The idea for “The Three Kings” emerged while Jenkins and his team were developing Season 6; material involving the Magi, the mysterious visitors described in the Gospel of Matthew who