The beloved biblical drama The Chosen has officially wrapped filming on Season 6, marking the end of what creator Dallas Jenkins described as the “most difficult” and emotionally taxing production in the series’ history. As of September 18, 2025, the cast and crew celebrated the milestone at their North Texas base, Camp Hoblitzelle, but not without reflecting on the grueling journey that included night shoots in Italy, logistical hurdles across continents, and scenes so intense they left actors and filmmakers spiritually drained. With the season focusing on the final 24 hours leading to Jesus’ crucifixion, Jenkins hinted at a phased theatrical rollout in late 2026, culminating in a standalone finale film on March 12, 2027—setting the stage for the show’s emotional pinnacle as it barrels toward Season 7’s resurrection arc.

Filming kicked off on April 14, 2025, with a simple Instagram post from the official The Chosen account: “Lights, camera… You know the drill. Season 6 filming starts today.” What followed was a Herculean effort spanning multiple locations. The bulk of principal photography occurred at the Midlothian Film Campus, a sprawling 80,000-square-foot facility that’s become the show’s spiritual home since Season 3. But for authenticity, the production ventured to Utah’s Goshen for expansive outdoor sets reminiscent of ancient Judea, and crucially, to Italy for the crucifixion sequences. Jenkins revealed in a June 2025 Variety interview that they filmed at the same Golgotha site used in Mel Gibson’s 2004 epic The Passion of the Christ, a choice that amplified the reverence but also the reverence-induced pressure.

“It’s been the most difficult thing we’ve ever done,” Jenkins told KSL TV in May 2025, emphasizing the season’s compressed timeline: just 24 pivotal hours of Jesus’ life, from the Last Supper’s fallout to the harrowing events of Good Friday. “For many of us as actors, it was the most challenging work that we’ve ever had to do. Spiritually and emotionally, it was excruciating; it was brutal.” The night shoots in Italy, under sweltering summer conditions, proved particularly punishing—cast members endured hours in period costumes, with Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus, later calling the crucifixion “not something I would ever want to shoot again.”

Roumie’s reflections, shared in a USA Today interview on June 30, 2025, underscore the toll. “We’re about halfway through Season 6,” he said from the Italian set, where the team captured Jesus’ scourging and ascent to Calvary. The scenes demanded not just physical endurance—Roumie bore a 40-pound cross for extended takes—but profound vulnerability. “It was devastating,” he admitted, noting how the production’s commitment to historical accuracy, including consultations with theologians and historians, made the moments feel “sacred and shattering.” A behind-the-scenes YouTube video released on June 22 showed cast members visibly emotional, with tears flowing as Roumie nailed his final lines. Fans flooded the comments: “This is going to break us all—in the best way.”

The challenges extended beyond the emotional. Logistically, coordinating international shoots amid 2025’s global travel snarls—exacerbated by lingering post-pandemic supply issues and weather delays in Texas—pushed the crew to their limits. Jenkins, in an August 2025 KLTV report, praised the Midlothian base for its versatility: “Texas may not scream first-century Israel, but with these sets, it comes alive.” Yet, the season’s scope required four additional weeks of filming after the Italy block, plus months of post-production. “Season 6 will probably be a little longer than normal,” Jenkins teased in an April livestream, hinting at more than the standard eight episodes to honor the narrative weight.

Cast reactions poured in as wrapping neared. On September 18, the women of the series— including Vanessa Benavente (Mary) and Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene)—shared a group scream of relief on set, a cathartic release after months of intensity. “We started screaming,” Benavente recounted in a Deseret News piece on September 28, 2025. Jenkins posted nostalgic throwback photos from Seasons 1-6, captioning: “Season 6 is a wrap, and we’re already reminiscing.” X (formerly Twitter) lit up with fan excitement, one user replying to the official account: “Season 6 just wrapped filming, so it’s one step closer to your screen.”

The season’s themes promise to deepen The Chosen‘s impact. Picking up from Season 5’s Last Supper betrayal—streaming on Prime Video since September 2025—Episode 1 dives into Judas’ (Luke Dimyan) remorse and the mounting tension among the disciples. Key arcs include Peter’s denial, the trial before Pilate, and Jesus’ interactions with fallen followers, all woven with the show’s signature blend of historical grit and human tenderness. Jenkins emphasized in a March 2025 Movieguide interview that the 24-hour structure allows for “unprecedented” intimacy: “The attention to detail, the love and reverence—it’s all for building this set of the crucifixion.”

Release plans reflect the production’s ambition. Unlike prior seasons’ quick app drops, Season 6 will debut with a theatrical rollout starting late 2026, building hype through episodic screenings. The finale, envisioned as a big-screen event, hits theaters March 12, 2027, before streaming on the Chosen app and Prime Video. This mirrors Season 5’s successful hybrid model, which grossed over $30 million at the box office. Season 7, the resurrection finale, follows suit with a March 31, 2028, premiere—potentially the series’ swan song, though spin-offs like the animated The Chosen Adventures (premiering October 17, 2025, on Prime Video) ensure the universe expands.

Fan anticipation is palpable. Since wrapping news broke, #TheChosenSeason6 has trended on X, with posts like a September 25 unumihai Media update tying it to the spin-off announcement: “As filming wrapped… creator Dallas Jenkins unveiled an animated spin-off.” A October 17 YouTube trailer teaser amassed 2 million views overnight, showcasing shadowy crucifixion glimpses and Roumie’s haunting performance. “This season is going to be biblical—literally,” one commenter quipped.

Experts and insiders laud the risks taken. Faith-based media analyst Paul Batura told Fox News in July 2025 that The Chosen‘s grit sets it apart: “No one’s depicted the Passion this raw since The Passion—it’s going to resonate deeply.” With over 500 million viewers worldwide, the series has redefined Christian storytelling, blending accessibility with profundity.

As post-production ramps up, Jenkins remains optimistic. “Season 6 will come. We will tell you the dates when we know them,” he assured in September. For now, the wrap signals triumph over tribulation—a fitting prelude to the story’s ultimate victory. In a world craving hope, The Chosen Season 6 arrives not just as entertainment, but as a testament to endurance, on and off screen.