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Mel Gibson Passion sequel development

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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. He noted the narrative will expand to explore metaphysical realms, including the fall of angels and Christ’s three days in hell, describing the cinematic experience as a “trip acide” intended to provide a cosmic perspective. Gibson has stated the project aims to “enhance” church teachings by exploring elements of Jesus Christ’s life not explicitly detailed in the synoptic Gospels.

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