Forrest Frank Announces New Jesus Generation Documentary
The musician will partner with Lionsgate to chronicle his successful 29-city national concert tour.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Religious
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Musician Forrest Frank has officially announced a new documentary film titled The Jesus Generation. The project will be distributed by Lionsgate and is slated for a theatrical release in 2027.
Why it matters
The announcement follows the massive success of Frank's national concert tour, which drew hundreds of thousands of fans and solidified his position in the Christian music industry.
The Jesus Generation Tour saw over 519,000 total attendees across 29 cities, averaging 18,000 tickets sold per night. This follows a prolific run that includes 70 entries on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
The players
Forrest Frank
A recording artist who has placed 70 songs on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
Lionsgate
A major American film production and distribution company that will handle the documentary release.
Rick Rubin
An influential music producer known for his extensive work across multiple musical genres.
Sadie Robertson
A television personality and speaker who is featured as a guest in the documentary.
The details
The documentary will feature appearances by industry figures including Rick Rubin, Philip Anthony Mitchell, and Sadie Robertson. Frank released a trailer for the upcoming project via social media following the tour's finale at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Timeline
The Child of God Tour reached 48,246 attendees in 2024.
The 2025 Child of God Tour Part 2 saw 214,626 total attendees.
The Jesus Generation Tour began on June 1, 2026, in Tulsa.
Pollstar ranked The Jesus Generation Tour at No. 5 on the LIVE75 chart in June 2026.
The Jesus Generation documentary is expected to reach theaters in 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The transition of this tour into a theatrical documentary mirrors the growing trend of recording artists leveraging high-attendance stadium runs to expand their brand into film. This strategy follows the tour's high placement on the Pollstar LIVE75 chart, highlighting the commercial power of the genre.
Fans who attended the 29-city tour or followed the artist's rise on streaming platforms can expect a theatrical release for the film in 2027. Updates on the production schedule will be provided via the artist's official digital channels.
The takeaway
The pivot from a record-breaking concert tour to a documentary feature demonstrates the increasing intersection between live music event production and cinematic storytelling. Fans interested in the project should follow official artist channels to monitor updates leading up to the 2027 premiere.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in the Religious music scene.
More information
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