| Unexpected Christmas | |
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| Directed by | Michael Vaughn Hernandez |
| Screenplay by | Cassandra Mann |
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| Cinematography | Rachael Owen Hastings |
| Edited by | Kally Khourshid |
| Music by | Eric Hall |
Production company | 3 Diamonds Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Eammon Films |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Unexpected Christmas is a 2025 American Christmas romantic comedy film starring Lil Rel Howery and Tabitha Brown. It was released on November 7, 2025.
Surprise guests threaten to derail a family reunion at Christmas. [1]
The film is written by Cassandra Mann and directed by Michael Vaughn Hernandez. It is produced by 3 Diamonds Entertainment's Trell Woodberry and Phil Thornton, as well as Perri Camper. Lil Rel Howery and Tabitha Brown are executive producers and also lead the cast. [2]
The cast also includes Anna Maria Horsford, DomiNque Perry, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Terrence Terrell, Trell Woodberry, Howie Bell, Cece Friday, Ricco Ross and Koryn Hawthorne. [2] [3]
The film had a theatrical release on 7 November 2025. [2] [4]