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Mel Gibson’s Resurrection of the Christ to Debut in Two Parts on Good Friday and Ascension Day 2027

Production is slated across Italian locations including Rome’s Cinecittà Studios, employing new de-aging technology to bring Jim Caviezel back as Jesus.

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The Resurrection Of The Christ
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Overview

  • Lionsgate confirmed a two-part release schedule, debuting Part One on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, and Part Two on Ascension Day, May 6, 2027.
  • Mel Gibson and Bruce Davey’s Icon Productions are producing the sequels in partnership with Lionsgate.
  • Jim Caviezel will reprise his role as Jesus Christ, with advanced CGI de-aging planned to portray a younger Christ.
  • Gibson spent nearly a decade developing a non-linear, philosophically ambitious script that spans salvation history and other realms.
  • The original Passion of the Christ grossed over $610 million worldwide and held multiple R-rated and indie box office records for nearly 20 years.