Tyler Perry Assembles Gospel Powerhouses for New Netflix Film "The Gospel of Christmas"
yler Perry is bringing faith, redemption, and a powerhouse lineup of gospel music legends to Netflix this holiday season! The streaming giant officially announced the highly anticipated movie
Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas
as part of its 2026 film slate today, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
This new faith-based drama promises a soulful and inspiring story of family, purpose, and the power of belief, with an ensemble cast featuring some of the biggest names in gospel music.
Plot of The Gospel of Christmas
Written and directed by Tyler Perry, the film follows a struggling pastor who inherits his family's church in a broken New York neighborhood. As he battles personal doubt, temptation, and a sinister adversary, he must rediscover his faith and the power of prayer to save his church, his family, and his community in time for Christmas. The narrative, which has been compared to films like The Preacher's Wife, is expected to weave complex characters and relatable struggles with uplifting themes of resilience and hope.
The Star-Studded Gospel Cast
The Gospel of Christmas boasts an extraordinary cast featuring a who's who of gospel icons and powerhouse vocalists. This ensemble promises a film rich with musical performances.
The confirmed cast includes:
Fantasia Barrino (The Color Purple Tony winner)
Tank
Shirley Caesar
Fred Hammond
The Clark Sisters
Smokie Norful
Vanessa Bell Armstrong
Ann Nesby
Yolanda Adams
Hezekiah Walker
JaKalyn Carr
Dax
Release Date & Streaming Information
Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas is a Netflix feature film and is expected to land on the streaming platform during the 2026 holiday season (likely November or December). An exact premiere date is still pending, but fans can anticipate the film to be a major part of Netflix's faith-based and holiday programming slate.