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Mel Gibson Passion sequel development

Overview

Following the 4K theatrical re‑release of *The Passion of the Christ* in September 2026, production on Mel Gibson’s two‑part sequel, *The Resurrection of Christ*, progressed. Lionsgate announced the official theatrical re-release of the original 2004 film to run from September 10 to September 17, 2026, serving as a precursor to the upcoming sequel. The original film, which grossed approximately $612 million worldwide, was noted for its graphic depiction of the final hours of Jesus Christ, a style Gibson intended to avoid sanitized portrayals. The sequel films are scheduled for release on 6 May 2027 and 25 May 2028, with Jaakko Ohtonen cast as Jesus. In July 2026, screenwriter Randall Wallace recounted that Gibson warned him the project could draw spiritual attacks, telling him “Satan’s going to come after you.” Wallace said he later joked about the remark, but it sparked a deeper conversation about grace and reinforced Gibson’s assertion that the sequel is a personal, non‑commercial mission. New details reveal that, unlike the original film which was shot in Aramaic, the sequel will be filmed entirely in English to ensure theological complexities are easily understood without subtitles. The screenplay, co-written by Wallace and Donal Gibson, was developed over nearly a decade following 20 years of research. The production utilizes a non-linear storytelling approach and significant visual effects to juxtapose the resurrection against historical accounts. Filming wrapped ahead of schedule in locations including Rome, Matera, and Brindisi, having utilized a continuous shooting strategy at Cinecittà Studios in Italy. The project has since moved into post-production, with editing and completion taking place in Canada. Gibson has described the work as an “imagining” of the biblical narrative intended to capture the essence of the story.

Entities

Mel Gibson · Jim Caviezel · Lionsgate · Jaakko Ohtonen · The Resurrection of the Christ

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Lionsgate re-releases Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ in theaters

    Lionsgate is re-releasing Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ in theaters from September 10–17, ahead of a planned two-part sequel arriving in 2027.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Mel Gibson develops ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ sequel

    Mel Gibson is directing ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’, a sequel to ‘The Passion of the Christ’, featuring Eduardo Scarpetta as Saint Paul.

  3. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Mel Gibson reveals details for ‘The Resurrection of Christ’ sequel

    Mel Gibson is preparing a two-part sequel to ‘The Passion of the Christ’ titled ‘The Resurrection of Christ’, featuring Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen as Jesus and exploring metaphysical themes.

  4. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Mel Gibson provides update on ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’

    Mel Gibson is completing post-production on ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’, a two-part film project set to release its first installment on May 6, 2027.

  5. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Mel Gibson details nonlinear approach for “Resurrection of the Christ”

    Mel Gibson reveals that his upcoming film “The Resurrection of the Christ” will feature English dialogue and a nonlinear narrative, following the legacy of his previous work.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Mel Gibson reveals details for ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ sequel

    Mel Gibson's ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ will be released in two English-language parts in 2027 and 2028, featuring a non-linear narrative and a new cast led by Jaakko Ohtonen.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Mel Gibson warns screenwriter that Satan will pursue them over 'Passion' sequel

    Screenwriter Randall Wallace said Mel Gibson warned, “Satan’s going to come after you,” while discussing their planned sequel ‘The Resurrection of Christ’ to ‘The Passion of the Christ.’

  8. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' sequel proceeds after Satan warning

    Mel Gibson warned co‑writer Randall Wallace that “Satan will come after you” as his two‑part sequel, The Resurrection of the Christ, readies for 2027‑28 releases after a Rome shoot.

  9. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Mel Gibson's 'Passion of the Christ' to Return to US Theaters in September

    Mel Gibson’s *Passion of the Christ* will be re‑released in US theaters Sep 10‑17 in 4K, paving the way for the sequel *Resurrection of the Christ: Part One* set for May 2027.

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