Noah's Arc: The Movie to Premiere on Paramount+ Showtime for 20th Anniversary

TV & Film

Gayes! Logo’s groundbreaking dramedy series Noah’s Arc is set to return with an all-new original film Noah’s Arc: The Movie. 

The film, which was written, produced, and directed by original series creator Patrik-Ian Polk, is set to debut Friday, June 20 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan before debuting on the same day at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Pop Films and MTV Entertainment Studios and Pop Films, share producing duties with Polk.

In the 15-second teaser trailer released earlier this we get a sneak peek of all the action. Original series stars  Darryl Stephens, Rodney Chester, Doug Spearman, Christian Vincent, Jensen Atwood, and Wilson Cruz are set to return. 

In addition to seeing the return of the series' original stars, the film is set to feature special appearances from Jasmine Guy, TC Carson, Eva Marcille, Gregory Kieth, Jonathan Julian White, K’Hood, Mariyea, Jasun Jabbar, TS Madison, Kennedy Davenport and Dynisty St. James.

"Noah’s Arc: The Movie" follows the events of 2020, special  Noah’s Arc: The ‘Rona Chronicles.  This new installment follows fathers-to-be Noah and Wade, who are expecting twins. What should be a joyous time for them is derailed when they are both offered their respective dream jobs, forcing one of them to assume the traditional stay-at-home parental role.

As you may recall, Gaye Magazine originally reported on the revival movie back in 2023, when Director Patrik-Ian Polk confirmed the series' return on stage at the 2023 "I AM" Awards.

The series, which rose to prominence in the mid-aughts, was initially released independently as a stand-alone pilot on the web. The pilot was so well received that Logo TV opted to order the show, becoming their first scripted series. 

Following the success of the show, which ran from 2005 to 2006, the series received its first original film, “Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom."

The show is credited for being the first scripted television series to be centered on a group of black, openly gay men. 

Since debuting on screen over 20 years ago, fans old and new alike continue to revel in the show's groundbreaking storylines, with several fans taking to X, to celebrate the announcement of “Noah's Arc: The Movie."

One X user reposted the film's trailer, captioned "I want to give a standing ovation to

@PatrikIanPolk  for bringing this back. Sometimes we take for granted the MANY no’s writers and creators receive before seeing a YES to green light! Congrats Patrik, we all missed each of these amazing characters."

Another recalled how impactful the series was to them when it originally aired. "I believe watching Noah’s Arc was my first time realizing being black, gay, and successful was normal. The show offered very much needed representation for the times, to say the least. Glad they’re able to still give us projects all these years later," they wrote.

Gayes, stay tuned for our exclusive coverage on Noah's Arc! We're cooking up something nice!

Watch the teaser trailer below: