If you’ve been scrolling through social media or checking the app every five minutes to figure out when is the chosen season 5 coming out, you aren't alone. Honestly, the rollout for this show can get a little confusing because they don’t just drop everything on a single Tuesday and call it a day.
Between theatrical windows, exclusive streaming deals, and the eventually "free" release on the official app, it’s a lot to track. But here’s the bottom line for right now: Season 5 has already completed its primary rollout as of mid-2025. If you are looking for it today, in early 2026, you’ve actually got more options than the fans did a year ago.
The current status of Season 5
So, let's look at the timeline. Production for Season 5 wrapped back in September 2024. Dallas Jenkins and the crew at 5&2 Studios then moved into a massive theatrical release that started in March 2025.
People flocked to theaters to see the "Last Supper" arc—which is basically the heart of this season—on the big screen. It was huge. It grossed nearly $60 million just in that initial theatrical run.
But if you’re sitting on your couch wondering where to click "play" right now, here is the current breakdown of where the show lives.
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Where to watch it right now
- The Chosen App: This is still the home base. After the 90-day exclusivity windows ended in late 2025, the episodes moved here for free.
- Prime Video: Amazon made a massive deal to be the exclusive streaming home for a window of time. If you have a Prime subscription, it’s been available there since June 15, 2025.
- BYUtv and TBN: Linear broadcast and their respective apps have also started carrying the fifth season as of late 2025 and early 2026.
Basically, if you haven't seen it yet, you're actually in the best position because you don't have to wait for the "Part 1, Part 2, Part 3" staggered release that drove everyone crazy last spring.
What actually happens in Season 5?
This season is heavy. It's intense.
It covers Holy Week. That means you’re seeing the Triumphal Entry (the palm branches, the donkey, the whole bit) all the way through to the Last Supper. It doesn't get to the Crucifixion—that’s being saved for Season 6—but the tension in Jerusalem is at an all-time high.
Dallas Jenkins has mentioned in several livestreams that this season had the "biggest scope" the show has ever attempted. You can really see it in the set pieces. They built a massive version of the Temple courts, and the sheer number of extras makes the previous seasons look small by comparison.
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The "truth bombs" (as Dallas calls them) during the Upper Room scenes are what most fans are talking about. It’s a lot of dialogue, but it’s the kind of stuff that hits you right in the gut.
Why the release schedule felt so long
A lot of people felt like Season 5 took forever to arrive. Why?
Part of it was the legal drama with Angel Studios that happened during Season 4. That slowed everything down and changed how the show is distributed. Now that the dust has settled and 5&2 Studios is its own thing under the Amazon MGM umbrella, things are a bit more predictable.
The theatrical-first model is also here to stay. It brings in the revenue needed to keep the show "free to watch" for the rest of the world. It’s a weird hybrid model, but it seems to work.
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Quick summary of the 2025-2026 rollout:
- Theatrical Premiere: March 28, 2025 (US/Canada).
- Streaming Premiere (Prime Video): June 15, 2025.
- Wide Free Release (The Chosen App): Late September 2025.
- Physical Media (DVD/Blu-ray): Available now as of early 2026.
What's next?
Since you're likely caught up or about to be, you’re probably already looking toward Season 6.
The crew started filming Season 6 in the spring of 2025. If they follow the same pattern they’ve used for years, we’re likely looking at a theatrical release for the Crucifixion season in the spring of 2027.
Yes, that’s a wait. But considering Season 5 ended with the betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane, we all need a little time to process that before moving into the darkest part of the story.
Actionable Next Steps:
- Check the App: If you want to watch for free, make sure your The Chosen app is updated to the latest version; all 8 episodes of Season 5 should be sitting there waiting for you.
- Check Prime Video: if you prefer a TV-native interface and have a subscription, search for "The Chosen: Last Supper."
- Clear some time: Season 5 is emotionally draining. Don't binge it while you're distracted. The Upper Room episodes (7 and 8) really deserve a quiet room and no phone nearby.