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Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ to Now Be Two Films That Will Both Open in Spring 2027

Gibson is directing the follow-up to one of the biggest independent movies of all time, ‘The Passion of the Christ.’
byAkira
August 6, 2025
Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ to Now Be Two Films That Will Both Open in Spring 2027

Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ Announced as Two-Part Epic Coming 2027

Lionsgate has announced that Mel Gibson’s highly anticipated biblical epic “The Resurrection of the Christ” will be released as two separate films. Part One is scheduled to premiere on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, with Part Two following 40 days later on Ascension Day, May 6, 2027.

A Successor to ‘The Passion of the Christ’

The two-part “Resurrection” serves as Gibson’s follow-up to his groundbreaking film “The Passion of the Christ,” which held records as both the highest-grossing R-rated film domestically and the most successful independent film in history until recently.

Production Details and Background

Gibson is collaborating with longtime partner Bruce Davey at Icon Productions to produce this ambitious project. The original “Passion of the Christ,” which starred Jim Caviezel as Jesus Christ and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalen, was self-financed by Gibson for approximately $30 million. That investment proved highly successful, generating:

  • $83 million opening weekend
  • $370 million North American box office
  • Over $610 million worldwide earnings

Development and Production Plans

“The Resurrection” has been in development for nearly a decade, with Gibson indicating his intention to have Jim Caviezel return to the iconic role. Production is expected to commence in late summer, utilizing various European locations.

Industry Expectations

Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson expressed high expectations for the project, stating: “For many, many people across the globe, ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ is the most anticipated theatrical event in a generation. It is an awe-inspiring and spectacularly epic theatrical film that will leave moviegoers worldwide breathless.”

Fogelson, who has a 30-year professional relationship with Gibson and Davey, praised Gibson as “one of the greatest directors of our time,” noting that this project is both personally significant for Gibson and an ideal showcase for his filmmaking abilities.

byAkira
August 6, 2025