Prime Video’s Acclaimed Biblical Drama Returns November 15 With Its Penultimate Season
After more than a year away, one of Prime Video’s most popular historical dramas is preparing to return. The Chosen, the acclaimed series exploring the life of Jesus Christ through the eyes of those who knew him, will premiere its sixth season on November 15, 2026. With just one season remaining after this instalment, the story is moving closer to its conclusion.
Since its debut in 2019, following the release of its pilot episode two years earlier, The Chosen has built a devoted audience by approaching a familiar biblical story through a character-driven lens. Rather than focusing exclusively on major religious events, the series explores the personal struggles, relationships, uncertainties and choices of the people surrounding Jesus.
The result is a faith-based drama that combines the foundations of early Christianity with the storytelling style of a mainstream historical series.
Why The Chosen Has Become Such a Popular Series
Across its first five seasons, The Chosen has released 40 episodes, earning a strong response from viewers despite lengthy gaps between some instalments. Season 6 will add six more episodes, bringing the series total to 46 episodes.
The show’s audience ratings reflect its popularity. Although it has not accumulated enough critical reviews to receive an average Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, its audience Popcornmeter rating stands at 97%. On IMDb, the series holds a rating of 9.1 out of 10.
Those figures underline the strong connection the drama has established with viewers. Its emphasis on the people behind the biblical story gives familiar events room to unfold through individual experiences, personal conflicts and changing relationships.
The series also has a Christmas special, The Messengers, which aired in 2021, adding another chapter to its retelling of the story.
Season 6 Tells the Story of Jesus’ Final 24 Hours
The sixth season will focus on the final 24 hours of Jesus’ life, bringing the series to one of its most significant turning points. The story will follow the events leading to his death through the perspectives of those who love him and those who condemn him.
Rather than concluding entirely on streaming, Season 6 will culminate in a standalone theatrical film dedicated to the crucifixion. Titled The Chosen: Crucifixion, the feature is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on March 12, 2027, extending the season’s story onto the big screen.
The six-episode season begins on November 15, 2026, with three episodes released on premiere day. The remaining episodes will follow weekly, leading up to the theatrical finale in spring 2027.
Season 7 Will Bring the Series to an End
Although Season 6 is being billed as the penultimate instalment, the story will continue into a seventh and final season. The concluding chapter is expected to explore the resurrection of Jesus, following the events surrounding his crucifixion.
Production on Season 7 began in April 2026 and wrapped in late September after filming in Texas and Utah. The completion of filming marks a major milestone for the series, which has spent years building its expansive portrayal of the biblical world.
Like Season 6, the final season will also have a theatrical component. Its standalone film is scheduled to open in cinemas on March 31, 2028, ahead of the final episodes arriving on streaming. A specific Prime Video premiere date for Season 7 has not yet been announced.
How to Watch The Chosen Before Season 6 Arrives
For viewers who want to catch up before the new episodes arrive, all five existing seasons are available on Prime Video.
With Season 6 shifting the focus to the final day of Jesus’ life and Season 7 set to complete the story, the series is approaching its most consequential chapters yet. Its blend of biblical history, personal drama and character-driven storytelling has helped it build a loyal audience—and the upcoming seasons will bring that long-running journey toward its conclusion.
