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BY THE NUMBERS: ‘THE CHOSEN’ REACHES #1 IN APPLE TV APP STORE AS SEASON 4 DEBUTS

Posted on June 6, 2024 by

DALLAS, June 6, 2024 — The Chosen app climbed to the #1 overall app in the Apple TV App Store and to the #2 free app in the mobile iOS App Store, as Season 4 Episode 1 was released on Sunday evening exclusively in the app via livestream and VOD.

Season 4 premiered globally across all platforms on Sunday evening with 3.5 million streams representing an estimated 4.2 million viewers across households in the US over the first three days. For context, in 2023, the HBO production “The Last of Us” was the most watched TV show season premiere on streaming services in the U.S., with 2.9 million viewers in the first four days and 5.2 million viewers in the first 15 days.

“The numbers are great, but what speaks to us far more are the comments and emotional response from the viewers. The crying emojis in the chat and the expressions of how much the ending impacted them were overwhelming,” said Dallas Jenkins, creator, producer, director, and writer of the international hit series The Chosen and director of the upcoming Lionsgate film The Best Christmas Pageant Ever to be released in theatres nationwide in November.

Episode two of Season 4 will be available for streaming Thursday night June 6 at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT.

During the first 72 hours after the release of Episode 1, the YouTube and app stream alone yielded more than 2.5 million total viewers.

The Chosen also netted nearly 100 percent streaming audience growth year-over-year. The livestream of the episode reached 111,500 live concurrent viewers at its peak on Sunday evening, June 2. In just 16 hours, 583,000 additional viewers watched the episode on YouTube with 4.4 million total impressions – nearly 100 percent streaming audience growth from the first 24 hours following the release of Season 3, Episode 1 in 2022.

Each episode of Season 4 will launch with global livestreams on social media and The Chosen app. Following each livestream, Season 4 episodes will be available exclusively in The Chosen app before coming to other viewing platforms soon – including The CW Network.

Following Thursday night’s release of Episode two of Season 4, ensuing episodes will be released on Sundays at 7 p.m. ET and Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET over the course of four weeks.

The season was first released in theaters in 31 territories around the globe, the series’ most successful theatrical run ever.

Viewers can watch the series for free in The Chosen app, available for download on streaming players or devices including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, and Android.

For more information on Season 4 streaming in The Chosen app, click here.

About The Chosen
The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus (Jonathan Roumie), seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season show shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings.

With over 200 million viewers, The Chosen is one of the most-watched shows in the world. The series is consistently a top performer across streaming platforms Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Netflix plus a top-rated broadcast weekly on The CW. What started as a crowd-funded project has now garnered over 770 million episode views and more than 13 million social media followers.

The Chosen is an independent production written, directed, and produced by Dallas Jenkins and distributed globally by Lionsgate.

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'THE CHOSEN' HAS A NEW HOME

Posted on December 9, 2022 by

New The Chosen
App and Funding Model Accelerate Global Growth

The New App for
The Chosen

DALLAS, TX,
December 9, 2022 – The Chosen Season 3 premieres worldwide on Sunday, Dec. 11,
at 7 p.m. EST on its new official The Chosen app co-created through its
newly-formed partnership with the Come and See Foundation–a 501(c)(3). The Come
and See Foundation was established exclusively to accelerate the show’s global
reach by maximizing charitable giving to increase budgets for future seasons,
translations for hundreds of languages, and exclusive bonus content.

Exclusive
content in the new app includes Bible rountables and the new “Chosen Aftershow”
featuring cast and crew, as well as all existing and future seasons of The
Chosen. The new The Chosen app is also the only channel that allows viewers to
make tax-deductible donations to fund the production of future seasons where
every dollar is matched by Come and See Foundation to bring the show to new
audiences.

“The
partnership with the Come and See Foundation allows us to super charge our
efforts. Seasons will come faster, language translation will expand and
quicken, and our marketing efforts will grow exponentially,” explains show
creator, Dallas Jenkins.

The new
partnership will also allow The Chosen to raise its production budget to a
sustainable level as 90% of donations will now go directly toward funding
production, and dollar for dollar, donations will be matched. “Now that viewers
are able to donate to the Come and See Foundation and receive a tax deduction,
more people are able to contribute more significantly,” said Jenkins. “This is
especially beautiful
because the viewer who just wants to contribute a little can know their gifts
are being matched and can go much
farther than ever before.”

Season 3 also
can be viewed on The Chosen’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel for a
limited time. The new
The Chosen app is available now for mobile download on the Apple app store and
Google Play, and will
be available shortly on Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku. The app and show will
continue to remain totally
free.

The Chosen is a
global phenomenon and is the first multi-episode television drama based on the
life of Jesus.
Offered without charge, it has garnered more than 420 million episode views
from around the world. The
Chosen is a fan-supported, seven-season television series that creates an
authentic and intimate
picture of Jesus’ life and ministry seen through the eyes of the people who
knew him.

Over the course
of its first two seasons, the series has earned praise from critics and fans
alike for its historical and
biblical accuracy, playful spirit, stirring drama, genuine humor and disruptive
impact. It has been translated
into 62 languages (and counting) and is consistently one of the top-searched
shows on streaming
platforms. It has twice released episodes in theaters to a finish in the top 3
at the box office, breaking event
cinema records. The Chosen is completely free to watch on mobile or smart TV
apps with no fee or
subscription necessary.

About The
Chosen

The Chosen
releases its third season December 11, 2022, continuing its unprecedented
success as the largest
fan-supported entertainment project of all time. It has been translated into 62
languages and counting. With
no fee or subscription required, it's completely free to watch and available as
both a standalone
mobile and TV app, plus available on multiple streaming services. Viewer
support enables the show to remain free around the world. The Chosen, an Angel
Studios Original, is produced by Loaves & Fishes.

STREAMING SHOW 'THE CHOSEN' SHOCKS BOX OFFICE AND OPENS AT #3

Posted on November 21, 2022 by

Audience Demand for Season 3 Premiere Drives Extended Run Through Dec. 1

The Chosen Website

DALLAS – Nov. 21, 2022 – Audience demand for the premiere of The Chosen’s Season 3 first two episodes is driving an extension of the original five-day run in cinemas all the way through Dec. 1. With $8.75 million in sales opening weekend, The Chosen Season 3, Episodes 1 and 2 was on 2091 screens.

Fans of the TV show came out in droves and made The Chosen #3 at the domestic box office, with a strong showing in 300+ theaters internationally, as well. The Chosen was 45% ahead of its last appearance in theaters for Christmas with The Chosen in 2021, and was neck and neck with THE MENU this weekend even though it opened on more than 1000 fewer screens.

“We have the ability to try new things, such as putting a TV show in theaters, because our fans are so passionate and supportive. Hopefully this causes others to check out Seasons One and Two,” said series Creator Dallas Jenkins.
“The success of The Chosen Season 3: Episode 1 & 2 is the perfect example of how innovative the event cinema business has become and how hungry audiences are for faith-based content,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events.

The Chosen is a global phenomenon. The multi-episode television drama based on the life of Jesus launches the first two episodes of its highly anticipated third season in movie theaters across the United States and in English-speaking territories.

With more than 420 million episode views from around the world, The Chosen is a fan-supported, seven-season television series that creates an authentic and intimate picture of Jesus’ life and ministry, seen through the eyes of the people who knew him. Over the course of its first two seasons, the series has garnered praise from critics and fans alike for its historical and biblical accuracy, playful spirit, stirring
drama, genuine humor and disruptive impact. It has been translated into 62 languages (and counting) and is consistently one of the top-searched shows on streaming platforms.

Angel Studios launched The Chosen through Fathom Events on Nov. 18. The opening release was set to show at least 10 times per theater over five days with extended runs through December 1 possible both domestically and in the U.K., Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. For a complete list of theaters
extended through Dec. 1 and to buy tickets, visit www.thechosen.tv/3.

About The Chosen
The Chosen completed filming of its third season in September 2022, continuing its unprecedented success as the largest fan-supported entertainment project of all time. It has been translated into 62 languages and counting. With no fee or subscription required, it's completely free to watch and available as both a standalone mobile and TV app, plus available on multiple streaming services. Viewer support enables the show to remain free around the world. The Chosen, an Angel Studios Original, is produced by Loaves & Fishes.

About Fathom Events Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.

About Angel Studios: Angel Studios is the home of stories that amplify light. Through its platform, thousands of “Angel” investors choose which titles will be created, funded, and distributed. Angel Studios allows creators and audiences to form passionate communities around their creative projects, making the story behind the story as important as the final project itself. The studios’ first projects—The Chosen and Dry Bar Comedy—have earned billions of views around the world. Learn more at Angel.com

'THE CHOSEN' SETS NOV. 18 DEBUT FOR SEASON 3, INTERNATIONALLY IN 2000+ CINEMAS

Posted on October 26, 2022 by

TV Series and Global Phenomenon Goes to the Movies

thechosen.tv/3

DALLAS – Oct. 26, 2022 – The Chosen – the global phenomenon, multi-episode television drama based on the life of Jesus – will launch the first two episodes of its highly anticipated third season in more than 2000 movie theaters across the United States and in English-speaking territories.

“The theme of Season 3 is ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest,’” said series Creator Dallas Jenkins. “The honeymoon phase is over, now the characters all have to deal with the costs and occasional confusions of following the Messiah.”

WATCH THEATRICAL TRAILER HERE

Distributed through Fathom Events and beginning Nov. 18, The Chosen will show at least 10 times per theater over five days with extended runs possible both domestically and in the U.K., Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Tickets are on sale now. For a complete list of theaters visit www.thechosen.tv/3.

“Having partnered with The Chosen team last year on a record-setting event for Fathom – CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS – we're thrilled to be working with them again,” said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. “Fathom is excited to be bringing the Season 3 premiere to the big screen for their legions of eager fans via 2000+ theaters worldwide.”

Over the course of its first two seasons, the series has garnered praise from critics and fans alike for its historical and biblical accuracy, playful spirit, stirring drama, genuine humor and disruptive impact. It has been translated into 62 languages (and counting) and is consistently one of the top-searched shows on streaming platforms. The Season 3 trailer premiered last Monday and was the No. 1 trending item on
YouTube for two days. The Chosen is completely free to watch on mobile or smart TV apps with no fee or subscription necessary.
“The stakes are way up for Angel's first original scripted series,” said Angel Studios Chief Content Officer, Jeffrey Harmon. “The Chosen has moved from an experimental project to a world-wide phenomenon and fans have high expectations for the next chapter.”

About The Chosen
The Chosen completed filming of its third season in September 2022, continuing its unprecedented success as the largest fan-supported entertainment project of all time. It has been translated into 62 languages and counting. With no fee or subscription required, it's completely free to watch and available as both a standalone mobile and TV app, plus available on multiple streaming services. Viewer support enables the show to remain free around the world. The Chosen, an Angel Studios Original, is produced by Loaves & Fishes.

About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.

GLOBAL HIT TV SERIES THE CHOSEN FILMING THE BIBLICAL FEEDING OF THE 5,000 AT ITS NEW HOME IN NORTH TEXAS

Posted on June 8, 2022 by

Season 3 of the Series About the Life of Jesus Shooting in a New Facility on 900 Acres Near Midlothian, Texas.

12k Extras Expected to Participate Over Four Days

MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS – June 8, 2022 – The international hit series The Chosen will film its third season from a state-of-the-art sound stage and detailed re-creation of Middle Eastern locales with the opening of its new home on 900 acres near the town of Midlothian in North Texas.

Among the series’ first large-scale productions on the site will be Jesus’ feeding of the 5,000 detailed in the Gospels. Producers expect 12,000 extras over four days – fans from 36 countries and all 50 states including thousands of families from age 7 weeks to 91 years– to come to Midlothian and take part.

“We were looking for a place that would be convenient for cast and crew, where we could capture the essence of the Middle Eastern locales where Jesus’ ministry took place,” said President of The Chosen Brad Pelo. “When we saw this site and the wide open spaces with rolling hills, we knew it was the place to build our soundstage and set, and to become our home for years to come.”

The site is the Salvation Army Camp Hoblitzelle that saw bookings drop to zero during the pandemic.

The Chosen’s multi-year lease on the land was a win-win, giving the series a home and bridging the gap for the camp while it was closed.

Working since last fall, CRC Construction built a 30,000-square-foot soundstage that is the first such facility built in Texas for one specific production. Additionally, historically accurate recreation of the town of Capernaum covers a hilly area nearby. Other areas allow producers to create scenes in ancient Rome and other biblical locales. The total facilities constructed will exceed $16,000,000.

The Chosen’s move to a new home will bring long-term economic benefit to North Texas as cast, crew and significant numbers of extras travel to the area to take part.

“Midlothian is pleased to be home to the filming of The Chosen,” said Midlothian Mayor Richard Reno.

“The presence of the film company has brought a lot of excitement to the community. It is also contributing to the local economy and has the potential to help attract tourists to our town. They are also partnering to provide a Film Conservatory at the camp where they are filming for our youth. I feel like Midlothian is being blessed by the production of the series, which is more than just entertainment,”

he continued.

There will be seven seasons of the series in all. When The Chosen is not filming, the facilities will be available for rent by other productions. A ribbon cutting for the new facility is planned for October. The Chosen is a global phenomenon, seen by many millions of people around the world, and is the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Jesus. Dramatic, humorous, inspiring, The Chosen brings Jesus and his times to life through the eyes of those who met him.

In production of its third season, The Chosen continues its unprecedented success. It has been translated into 56 languages and counting and consistently ranked in the top 50 entertainment apps on iOS and Android. It is completely free to watch on the mobile or smart TV apps with no fee or subscription necessary. Income is generated for future seasons when viewers choose to “pay it forward” after viewing. The Chosen is produced by Loaves & Fishes Productions and distributed by Angel Studios.

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