Unexpected Christmas

Unexpected Christmas
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Michael Vaughn Hernandez
Screenplay by	Cassandra Mann
Produced by	Trell Woodberry Phil Thornton Perri Camper
Starring	Tabitha Brown Lil Rel Howery Anna Maria Horsford DomiNque Perry Reagan Gomez-Preston
Cinematography	Rachael Owen Hastings
Edited by	Kally Khourshid
Music by	Eric Hall
Production company	3 Diamonds Entertainment
Distributed by	Eammon Films
Release date	November 7, 2025 (2025-11-07)
Country	United States
Language	English

Unexpected Christmas is an upcoming American Christmas romantic comedy film starring Lil Rel Howery and Tabitha Brown. It is set to be released on November 7, 2025.

Premise

Surprise guests threaten to derail a family reunion at Christmas. ^[1]

Cast

• Tabitha Brown as Debbie
• Lil Rel Howery as Richard
• Anna Maria Horsford as Momma Scott
• DomiNque Perry as Marissa
• Reagan Gomez-Preston as Kerry
• Terrence Terrell as Michael
• Trell Woodberry as Kyle
• Howie Bell as Earl
• Cecelia Friday as Alicia
• Ricco Ross as Willie
• Koryn Hawthorne as Imani

Production

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]}

Release

The film will have a theatrical release on 7 November 2025. ^{[2] [4]}

References

1. "Lil Rel Howery & Tabitha Brown Bringing Laughs and Drama In "Unexpected Christmas"". Detroit Praise Network . August 15, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
2. Levy, Giana (August 14, 2025). "Lil Rel Howery and Tabitha Brown to Executive Produce and Star in Holiday Comedy 'Unexpected Christmas' (EXCLUSIVE)" . Retrieved August 14, 2025.
3. "Lil Rel Howery, Tabitha Brown Among 10 to Bring Family Chaos to the Holidays in 'Unexpected Christmas'". Blexmedia.com. August 15, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
4. Mangum, Trey (September 12, 2025). "Unexpected Christmas' Trailer: Lil Rel, Tabitha Brown And More In Upcoming Comedy Film". Blavity. Retrieved October 1, 2025.

External links

• Unexpected Christmas at IMDb