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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Running time | 104 minutes[1] |
| 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.
Premise
Surprise guests threaten to derail a family reunion at Christmas.[2]
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.[3]
The cast also includes Anna Maria Horsford, DomiNque Perry, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Terrence Terrell, Trell Woodberry, Howie Bell, Cecelia Friday, Ricco Ross and Koryn Hawthorne.[3][4]
Release
The film had a theatrical release on 7 November 2025.[3][5]
References
- ^ Unexpected Christmas at Rotten Tomatoes
- ^ "Lil Rel Howery & Tabitha Brown Bringing Laughs and Drama In "Unexpected Christmas"". Detroit Praise Network. August 15, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Mangum, Trey (September 12, 2025). "Unexpected Christmas' Trailer: Lil Rel, Tabitha Brown And More In Upcoming Comedy Film". Blavity. Retrieved October 1, 2025.