Mel Gibson’s “Resurrection of the Christ” Set for Holy Week 2027
Hey everyone, have you heard the latest about Mel Gibson? It’s been officially announced that his long-awaited sequel to the 2004 film The Passion of the Christ is finally coming—and it’s going to be released in two parts. Lionsgate, the film’s distributor, confirmed that The Resurrection of the Christ will hit theaters starting Holy Week 2027. Specifically, Part One will be released on March 26, 2027, which coincides with Good Friday, and Part Two will follow on May 6, aligning with the Feast of the Ascension.
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To put this into perspective, The Passion of the Christ was not just a commercial success—it became one of the highest-grossing R-rated films in domestic box office history, raking in $370 million in the U.S. alone at the time, and over $610 million globally against a modest $30 million production budget. The film was also recognized at the Oscars, receiving nominations for Best Makeup, Cinematography, and Original Score. Its impact on independent filmmaking and biblical storytelling in cinema was significant, and expectations are high for this sequel.
Mel Gibson has described these new films as unlike anything he has ever created, calling them an “acid trip” and noting that the scripts, co-written with Randall Wallace, are unlike anything he’s read before. Lionsgate has been praised by Gibson for its innovative and bold approach to film distribution, and he has expressed confidence that the company will bring the same level of dedication and creativity to releasing this ambitious two-part project.
The timing of the releases seems particularly thoughtful, tying in with some of the most significant dates in the Christian liturgical calendar. Releasing Part One on Good Friday and Part Two on Ascension Day creates a natural connection to the story itself, and it’s clear that a lot of care is being put into aligning the films with their spiritual themes.
In short, The Resurrection of the Christ promises to be a major cinematic event for 2027, blending Mel Gibson’s signature storytelling style with the biblical epic format that made The Passion of the Christ so unforgettable. Fans and newcomers alike will soon have the chance to experience this new chapter in the story of Jesus on the big screen, and the anticipation is already building.
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