Amazon MGM Studios Signs Exclusive Multi-Faceted Deal With Dallas Jenkins' 5&2 Studios

Prime Video secures exclusive US rights to global hit series The Chosen and new unscripted series The Chosen In The Wild with Bear Grylls

Amazon MGM Studios secures theatrical distribution rights to two new releases about the crucifixion and the resurrection, to be part of The Chosen's final two seasons and signs first-look deal with 5&2 Studios

Lionsgate handles global distribution for The Chosen and The Chosen In The Wild with Bear Grylls

CULVER CITY, California - February 16, 2025 - Amazon MGM Studios announced it has signed an expansive deal with Dallas Jenkins' 5&2 Studios, producer of the globally renowned series The Chosen. The deal encompasses exclusive US streaming rights to the first five seasons and upcoming seasons of the hit series The Chosen and new unscripted series The Chosen In The Wild with Bear Grylls for Prime Video. The agreement also includes theatrical distribution and streaming rights to new releases, about the crucifixion and the resurrection, which will be key components of Season Six and Seven of The Chosen, the series' final two seasons. In addition, Amazon MGM Studios has signed a first-look series and film deal with 5&2 Studios. The news was announced today via 5&2 Studios' live stream on YouTube, featuring a conversation with Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios; Traci Blackwell, development executive, Amazon MGM Studios; and Dallas Jenkins, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of 5&2 Studios and creator/executive producer of The Chosen and The Chosen In The Wild with Bear Grylls. Lionsgate handles global distribution for The Chosen and The Chosen In The Wild with Bear Grylls.

The internationally acclaimed series, The Chosen, is set to debut its Fifth Season theatrically on March 28, followed by a premiere on Prime Video in the US this June. The series will be available on Prime Video in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sub-Saharan Africa, UK, and Latin America at a later date this year.

"The Chosen has had renowned success captivating audiences across generations, and we are looking forward to collaborating with Dallas and 5&2 Studios on a larger scale," said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. "As we look ahead, we see massive opportunities to develop additional faith-inspired content for our global Prime Video customers."

"For several years, the team at Amazon MGM Studios has proved over and over they're passionate about this show and our fans," said Jenkins. "They're going to make us better and get the show to more people, and I can't wait to build this relationship."

"Amazon MGM Studios is the perfect partner to take this already highly sought-after property to the next level," said Jim Packer, President of Worldwide Television Distribution at Lionsgate. "This wide-ranging, multi-territory deal presents a unique opportunity to deepen engagement with The Chosen's loyal fanbase while drawing in new viewers around the world."

The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings. Season Five of The Chosen is back for Holy Week, the most pivotal week in human history. Tables are turned. Friends are betrayed. And powerful leaders plot the death of Jesus. The Chosen is produced by 5&2 Studios and is written, directed, and produced by Dallas Jenkins.

The Chosen In The Wild with Bear Grylls is a six-episode unscripted series. From Judas to Jesus, renowned adventurer Bear Grylls takes the cast of The Chosen, as well as director Dallas Jenkins, on their own adventures into the wilderness. Bear Grylls will find out exactly what makes his guests tick, explore their personal journeys, and push them to their ultimate limits. In addition to being a renowned adventurer, survivalist, and creator of the nonfiction hit series Man vs. Wild, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, and The Island with Bear Grylls, Bear Grylls is the author of the faith-based bestseller Soul Fuel and the upcoming The Greatest Story Ever Told, a retelling of the life of Jesus reflecting his own deep faith and Christian beliefs. The series is produced by 5&2 Studios alongside The Natural Studios and Workerbee.

About 5&2 Studios

5&2 Studios connects people around the world to stories from the Bible through uniquely human and authentic storytelling. Founded by Dallas Jenkins following the global success of The Chosen, 5&2 has expanded into producing both scripted and unscripted series, an animated series, and an expansive library of digital content. The independent studio also manages its own distribution, marketing, studio facilities, and consumer product line. For more information, visit 5and2Studios.com.

About Lionsgate Studios

Lionsgate Studios (Nasdaq: LION) is one of the world's leading standalone, pure play, publicly-traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by Lionsgate's bold and entrepreneurial culture.

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) owns approximately 87% of the outstanding shares of Lionsgate Studios Corp. (Nasdaq: LION), one of the world's leading standalone, pure play, publicly-traded content companies, as well as the premium subscription platform STARZ.

About Prime Video

Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports - including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.