Kevin Costner will return to television with a new documentary on ABC, focusing on the journey of Mary and Joseph before the birth of Jesus Christ. The documentary will air on December 9 and aims to explore the hardships and triumphs surrounding Jesus’s birth. Costner, who grew up in the Baptist faith, integrates themes of faith in his upcoming film series, Horizon: An American Saga, set in the Old West. He emphasizes the importance of faith for Americans moving westward, noting how religion accompanied their journeys. The ABC Christmas lineup will also feature various holiday-themed programming, including a holiday special of Dancing with the Stars. This return to TV follows Costner’s exit from Yellowstone, which concluded in 2025 amid a notable rift with the show’s creator and mixed fan reactions to his character’s demise.