Unexpected Christmas

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.

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.
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.

Release

The film had a theatrical release on 7 November 2025.

Unexpected Christmas

Premise

Cast

Production

Release