The Chosen’s Christmas special is busting the block. After a hugely successful first week, Fathom Events has extended its theatrical release. After initially planning for a 10-day run beginning on December 1, the movie's producers are now keeping it on the big screen until December 21.
Forbes has called the feature film an “overperformer” after box office crossed the $10 million mark in just one week. It is now competing with secular films like Cry Macho ($10.2 million) and The Last Duel ($10.9 million) as one of the highest grossing movies of the year.
Titled Christmas with the Chosen: The Messengers, the feature follows the events of the Nativity from the perspectives of Mary and Joseph. The film includes a 35-minute Christmas episode of The Chosen, as well as performances of Christmas music from popular Christian artists. Producers have called the spectacular, “the Christmas event of 2021.”
Denver Catholic lists the Christian personalities and musicians who perform or offer interviews and commentaries in the show:
Series creator Dallas Jenkins spoke to Denver Catholic, stating that he believes this Christmas special will resonate with Christians of all denominations. He said:
This week, Jonathan Roumie, who plays the role of Christ in the series, attended a theatrical showing of The Chosen in France. After the screening, he gave an interview with CBN News, in which he was asked if he ever needs to pinch himself when he sees how well The Chosen is received. He said:
Tickets are still on sale for Christmas with the Chosen: The Messengers. Find a theater near you at Fathom Events.
