West Africa Receives Early Theatrical Release of The Chosen Season 5 Ahead of Global Premiere

West Africa is set to make history as The Chosen: Last Supper (Season 5) premieres in cinemas across the region on Friday, April 4—six days ahead of the global release. This exclusive early release is a remarkable honour for West African audiences, underscoring the region’s growing influence in the global entertainment landscape. 

Attendees at TNTD's Q1 2025 Exhibitors Showcase. L-R; Odunlami Olajide (Content Acquisition Manager, TNTD), Uzoma Onwuchekwa (CEO, Maverick Interactive), Cynthia Nwagboniwe (GM, Maverick Interactive), Anita Edwards (CEO, TNTD), Ewomaoghene Luther-Abegunde (CEO, Get Inspired Africa), Tunbosun Adeku (Managing Partner, SEID), Flora Ayodele, and Etim Esin (Division Head, Theatrical Distribution, TNTD).

The official announcement was made at Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution’s Q1 Exhibition Showcase, held at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Attendees were treated to the official teaser of the new season, further building anticipation for its theatrical debut.

Timed to coincide with Holy Week, this theatrical release pays tribute to the season’s central themes. Audiences will have the rare opportunity to experience the first two episodes on the big screen, immersing themselves in a powerful and unprecedented cinematic event. This release strategy, successfully executed in other regions, allows both new and returning fans to deepen their connection with the series in a shared setting. 

Teaser Poster for The Chosen S5.

Created by Dallas Jenkins, 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 series shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings.

Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution, a leading film distribution company in West Africa, is handling the release of The Chosen: Last Supper in cinemas across the region, ensuring that the highly anticipated new episodes will reach audiences in key markets, offering them an exclusive opportunity to experience the globally celebrated series in their local cinemas. 

With this historic early release, West African audiences will not only celebrate the return of The Chosen but also be part of an unprecedented cinematic event. Tickets will soon be available on the series website. 

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ABOUT TRIBE NATION THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION

Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution Limited is a mainstream entertainment company specializing in the distribution and marketing of local and international filmed content. With a distribution network spanning cinema, inflight entertainment, streaming platforms, and linear television networks within and outside Africa, Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution is committed to bridging the gap between content creators and target audiences. The company provides unique and innovative marketing and distribution solutions, ensuring the maximization of revenues at the box office and beyond. Tribe Nation Theatrical Distribution also produces commercial filmed content, striving to become the leading global supplier of premium entertainment.

ABOUT THE CHOSEN: LAST SUPPER (SEASON 5)

The table is set. The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while his disciples anticipate his crowning. But—instead of confronting Rome—he turns the tables on the Jewish religious festival. Their power threatened, the country’s religious and political leaders will go to any length to ensure this Passover meal is Jesus’ last. 

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 series shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings. What started as a crowd-funded project has grown to over 280 million viewers and more than 17 million social media followers. 

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.