Film in two parts · 2027–2028

The Resurrection of the Christ

Mel Gibson's sequel to The Passion of the Christ, about the Resurrection, comes to theaters in two parts; Gibson wrote the scripts with Randall Wallace. Part One is scheduled for May 6, 2027, and Part Two for May 25, 2028.

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About The Resurrection of the Christ

  • A sequel to The Passion of the Christ in two parts, directed by Mel Gibson, who wrote the scripts with Randall Wallace.12
  • Lionsgate releases the films in North America, the UK and Latin America, in collaboration with Bruce Davey's Icon Productions.12
  • Jaakko Ohtonen plays Jesus and Mariela Garriga Mary Magdalene; Kasia Smutniak plays the Blessed Virgin Mary and Pier Luigi Pasino Simon Peter.21
  • Filmed over 134 days in Italy: in Rome, Bari, Ginosa, Craco, Brindisi and Matera.21
  • In May 2026 the dates moved: Part One from March 26, 2027, to May 6, 2027, and Part Two to May 25, 2028.1

At a glance

Type Coming soon
Year 2027–2028
Directed by Mel Gibson
Studio Icon Productions; released by Lionsgate
Running time no data

Dates

  • Part One in theaters: May 6, 202712
  • Part Two in theaters: May 25, 202812

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Sources

  1. Variety, Rebecca Rubin: Mel Gibson Unveils 'Resurrection of the Christ' First Look, Delays Release Dates for Two-Part Biblical Epic, May 22, 2026 (checked on October 21, 2026)
  2. Catholic World Report, Francesca Pollio Fenton (EWTN News): Release dates for Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' announced, May 23, 2026 (checked on October 21, 2026)

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