Vote on the Best in Bible Shows & Films of 2025
- Kevin Keating
- 1 hour ago
- 6 min read
2025 was a big year for Bible shows and movies. Up until this year, The Chosen was virtually the only major Bible show around. Now, there are several serious options out there, each in a unique sub-genre with its own distinct fanbase. For fans of epic fantasy and adventure, there's House of David. For fans of feel-good sitcoms, there's The Promised Land. For fans of dystopian drama, there's Testament. And for the kids, there's The Chosen Adventures. On top of that, we got several major theatrical releases: two animated Jesus films (King of Kings and Light of the World), the animated David film, and the controversial teenage Jesus horror film, The Carpenter's Son.
Now that there are so many Bible shows and films coming to market each year, it's inevitable that fans will want to discuss which show was best. But choosing just one "best show/film" is a little simplistic. Even a somewhat mediocre show may contain an amazing performance or cool moment. That's why we're excited to launch our own annual Bible show and film awards, in which contributors to The Bible Artist will be awarding a variety of honors, including "The Best Live Action Bible Show/Film of 2025." In the latest episode of The Bible Artist Podcast, Victor, Kyle, and I nominated and discussed candidates for a variety of categories. Next week, we will reveal the results of our deliberations in the first annual award show.
But we don't want to make our decision in a vacuum. Make your voice heard by voting on the candidates below by Monday 12/22 at 1:00 PM (EST) and by sharing your thoughts in the comments below. Your feedback may sway our decisions and your votes will decide who wins the "audience choice" award for each category.
2025 Award Categories & Candidates
Best Moment in a Bible Show or Film in 2025
Compassion. Tension. Wonder. Fear. The best moments in television and film grip us with a powerful emotional experience. The "Best Moment" award honors shows and films that deliver a captivating scene full of drama and pathos.
David's boldness at Mychal's engagement party (House of David Season 1 Episode 5)
David fights Goliath (House of David Season 1 Episode 8)
The Triumphal Entry (The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper Episode 1)
The Dayenu/Jesus Dayenu (The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper Episode 4)
Jesus' Death & Resurrection (Light of the World)
David is betrayed to the Philistines (House of David Season 2 Episode 6)
David and Jonathan swear a covenant (House of David Season 2 Episode 8)
Samuel faces Saul (House of David Season 2 Episode 8)
Biggest Swing in a Bible Show or Film in 2025
Historically, Christian media has been known for being derivative and a bit timid. Now that biblical adaptations have gained so much traction, however, creators have room to innovate and make bolder decisions. The "Biggest Swing" award honors shows and films that commit to big, creative ideas - even in cases when the execution of those ideas doesn't pan out.
AI animation in House of David Seasons 1-2
Chiastic Chronology in The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
Charles Dickens Frame Narrative in The King of Kings
Alternate History in Testament Season 1
Exodus + Comedy in The Promised Land Season 1
Horror + Teenage Jesus in The Carpenter's Son
Best Actor in a Bible Show or Film in 2025
Where does a sense of authenticity come from? In large part, it emerges from an actor's ability to enter into and embody the complex perspective and motivations of a character. The "Best Actor" award honors actors who deliver a powerful and authentic performance.
Ali Suliman as King Saul in House of David Seasons 1-2
Michael Iskander as David in House of David Seasons 1-2
Stephen Lang as Samuel in House of David Seasons 1-2
Jonathan Roumie as Jesus in The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
Wasim No'Mani as Moses in The Promised Land Season 1
Best Actress in a Bible Show or Film in 2025
Because biblical stories focus on realms of life dominated by men, we don't always get a fleshed out understanding of the women involved. The "Best Actress" award honors actresses who bring the women of Scripture to life through their nuanced and vulnerable performance.
Ayelet Zurer as Queen Ahinoam in House of David Seasons 1-2
Indy Lewis as Mychal in House of David Seasons 1-2
Yali Topol-Margalith as Mirab in House of David Seasons 1-2
Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene in The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
Shereen Khan as Miriam in The Promised Land Season 1
Best Villain in a Bible Show or Film in 2025
Compelling stories are driven by engaging antagonists. The "Best Villain" award honors shows/films and performers that craft a complex, formidable foe.
Sam Otto as Eshbaal in House of David Seasons 1-2
Ashraf Barhom as Doeg in House of David Seasons 1-2
Martyn Ford as Goliath in House of David Season 1
Luke Dimyan as Judas in in The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
Richard Fancy as Caiaphas in The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
Shaan Sharma as Shmuel in The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
Isla Johnston as The Satan in The Carpenter's Son
Best Show or Film for a Bible Study & Discussion
A good biblical adaptation isn't a replacement for Scripture. In fact, the best biblical adaptations push us to study and discuss Scripture in even deeper ways. The "Best Show/Film for a Bible Study & Discussion" award honors shows and films that encourage viewers to dig deeper into the biblical text.
House of David Season 1
The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
Testament
Light of the World
David
House of David Season 2
Best Animated Bible Show or Film in 2025
Animation has the power to convey emotions and realities that are difficult to capture in live action. The "Best Animated Bible Show/Film" award honors animated shows and films that harness the unique power of the genre to convey biblical stories in a potent way.
The King of Kings
Light of the World
The Chosen Adventures
David
Best Live Action Bible Show or Film in 2025
The Bible isn't a work of fiction. It's a story of real people facing real challenges while relying on the power of a real God. Live action shows and films remind us of this by grounding the stories of Scripture in human performances and concrete locations. The "Best Live Action Bible Show/Film" award honors Bible shows and films that retell the stories of Scripture in a manner that is faithful, authentic, and emotionally powerful.
House of David Seasons 1-2
The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper
Testament
The Promised Land
The Carpenter's Son
Most Anticipated Bible Show or Film in 2026
The Bible shows and films of 2025 set a high bar for the genre. The "Most Anticipated Bible Show/Film of 2026" honors an upcoming show or film that has the most promise of living up to that high bar.
The Chosen Season 6
Joseph of Egypt
Zero AD
The Promised Land Season 2?
House of David Season 3?
The Way of the Wind?
That's it for the categories and official candidates. Don't forget to watch our discussion and make your voice heard by voting now and sharing your arguments for/against the candidates in the comments below. Also feel free to make your own unofficial "nominations" for anything we might have missed!
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