Unexpected Christmas Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Oct. 27, 2025

Unexpected Christmas

Coming Out: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Limited

Director: Michael Vaughn Hernandez

Starring: Milton "Lil Rel" Howery • Tabitha Brown • Anna Maria Horsford • Reagan Gomez • DomiNque Perry

N/A Comedy N/A

91% WILL SEE 9% WON'T SEE

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When the Scott family gathers for Christmas, the perfect dream reunion that Momma Scott (Anna Maria Horsford) planned quickly turns upside down. Her daughter Marissa (DomiNque Perry) returns fresh off a breakup with her boyfriend Richard (Lil Rel Howery) and is shocked when Richard arrives arm in arm with her estranged stepsister Kerry (Reagan Gomez). Marissa tries to play it cool and invites a surprise guest of her own who has everyone talking, while Kerry is cooking up a scheme that could ruin the whole celebration. Add in a few romantic mix-ups, old rivalries, and plenty of family secrets, and everyone is in for an unforgettable holiday. With love, laughter, and a bit of chaos 'round every corner, this Christmas might bring the Scotts closer together—or blow the roof off the house!

Comedy Holiday

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Will you see Unexpected Christmas?

91% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

9% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in Unexpected Christmas – Cast List

M
Milton "Lil Rel" Howery
T
Tabitha Brown
Princess Of The Row
A
Anna Maria Horsford
Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas, Chasing the Blues
R
Reagan Gomez
D
DomiNque Perry
T
Terrence Terrell
Not Without Hope, Fight Night (mini series)
T
Trell Woodberry
R
Ricco Ross
K
Koryn Hawthorne
Praise This
C
Cecelia Friday
H
Howie Bell

Who is making Unexpected Christmas – Crew List

Director: Michael Vaughn Hernandez
Screenwriters: —

Studio: 3 Diamonds Entertainment
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Unexpected Christmas

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2025

Completed

Changed Unexpected Christmas movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Unexpected Christmas Trailers and Clips

Unexpected Christmas

Official Trailer

Unexpected Christmas Release Date: When is the film coming out?

Unexpected Christmas is scheduled for release in limited movie theaters on Saturday, November 7 , 2026. As a limited release, Unexpected Christmas will be shown in select movie theaters in major markets. Check local listings to see if the film is playing in your area.