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The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One

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The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One
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Directed byMel Gibson
Screenplay by
Story by
Based on
Produced by
Starring
Production
company
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • March 26, 2027 (2027-03-26)
CountryUnited States
Languages
  • Aramaic
  • Hebrew
  • Latin
Budget$100 million[1]

The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One is an upcoming American epic biblical drama film directed by Mel Gibson from a script he co-wrote with Randall Wallace, and based on the story he wrote with his brother Donal Gibson and Wallace. Gibson also serves as producer alongside Bruce Davey.[2] It is the second installment in a trilogy, and the sequel to The Passion of the Christ (2004). The film features a new cast, starring Jaakko Ohtonen as Jesus and Mariela Garriga as Mary Magdalene.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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In June 2016, writer Randall Wallace stated that he and Mel Gibson had begun work on a sequel to The Passion of the Christ (2004) which will focus on the resurrection of Jesus and the events surrounding the resurrection.[3] In 2018, Jim Caviezel said that Gibson had sent him the third draft of the screenplay, announcing his intentions to reprise his role as Jesus Christ.[4][5] In 2020, Caviezel said that it would be titled The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection and predicted "It's going to be the biggest film in world history".[6]

In July 2023, Gibson stated the sequel was "coming soon", and that he had two versions of the script that he was working on, saying "one of them is a very structured and very strong script and kind of more what one should expect and the other is like an acid trip".[7] In September 2024, while promoting Monster Summer (2024), Gibson addressed concerns on how he would make believable that only three days have passed in-universe in the film given that more than 20 years have passed since the original film was made. Gibson originally planned to use de-aging technology to solve the issue, as Caviezel and other actors such as Maia Morgenstern as Mary, Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene, and Francesco De Vito as Saint Peter would either have to be de-aged or recast, while John the Apostle would have to be recast because Christo Jivkov died in 2023.[8] In January 2025, Gibson revealed that the title of the film was The Resurrection of the Christ.[9] In April 2025, Caviezel said that he would reprise his role as Jesus in the sequel and would be de-aged with the same modern technology employed in The Irishman (2019) because he needed to look three days older than how old he was in the original film, a preparation for which Caviezel said he he was asking Jesus to work through him. Gibson has teased the film as an "acid trip", as it explores Christ's time exploring Hell, dealing with fallen angels and the Harrowing of Hell.[10]

Casting

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By October 2025, when the film was in pre-production however, it was reported that Caviezel and Bellucci had exited the film, with their roles being recast.[11][12][13] Days later, it was announced that the entire cast of the original movie would be replaced due to scheduling conflicts and the cost of using de-aging CGI special effects. Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen was cast as Jesus, replacing Caviezel;[14][15] Mariela Garriga as Mary Magdalene, replacing Bellucci;[14] Kasia Smutniak as Mary (mother of Jesus), replacing Maia Morgenstern;[14] Pier Luigi Pasino as Peter, replacing Francesco De Vito;[14] and Riccardo Scamarcio as Pontius Pilate, replacing Hristo Naumov Shopov;[14] while Rupert Everett was cast in an undisclosed role. Ohtonen's casting in place of Caviezel sparked criticism in relation to what was seen as the further lightening of Jesus' skin color with the new actor;[16][17] separately, Smutniak's support for the 2020-21 Strajk Kobiet protests against Poland's criminalization of almost all abortions meant that some Polish conservatives criticized her being cast as the Virgin Mary and began a campaign calling on Gibson to find a different actress for the role.[18][19][20]

Filming

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Principal photography began on October 6, 2025. The film will be shot entirely at Cinecittà Studios in Rome; and will be completed simultaneously with its sequel.[21][22] It was previously reported to begin in early 2025.[9] Production continued with the movie's new cast at Cinecittà Studios, while additional photography will take place in Matera, Ginosa, Gravina di Laterza, Altamura and Monte Sant' Angelo.[14] In October 2025, the movie's production budget was announced to be $100 million.[1]

Release

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In April 2025, the film was originally reported to be released "sometime" in 2026.[10] In May 2025, Lionsgate acquired distribution rights to the film.[23]

The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 26, 2027.[24]

Sequel

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A sequel, titled The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two, is set for May 6, 2027.[24]

References

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  1. ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (October 21, 2025). "Mel Gibson's 'The Resurrection Of The Christ' Likely The Biggest Budget Film At AFM; Script Being Kept Under Wraps But Will Be Epic And Otherworldly — The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  2. ^ Rogan, Joe (January 9, 2025). "Joe Rogan Experience #2254 - Mel Gibson". The Joe Rogan Experience. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  3. ^ Bond, Paul (June 9, 2016). "Mel Gibson Planning 'Passion of the Christ' Sequel (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  4. ^ Burger, John (September 25, 2020). "Jim Caviezel to play Jesus again in sequel to 'The Passion of Christ'". Aleteia. Aleteia SAS. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  5. ^ Guno, Nina V. (September 24, 2020). "'Passion of the Christ 2' is coming, says Jim Caviezel". Inquirer Entertainment. INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  6. ^ Morris, Andrea (September 14, 2020). "'Resurrection': Actor Jim Caviezel Reveals Third Draft for 'Passion of The Christ' Sequel". Christian Broadcast Network. Archived from the original on March 19, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  7. ^ Dela Paz, Maggie (July 4, 2023). "The Passion of the Christ 2 Is 'Like an Acid Trip,' Says Mel Gibson". ComingSoon. Archived from the original on July 6, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  8. ^ Outlaw, Kofi (September 25, 2024). "Mel Gibson Teases How He'll Handle A Major Passion of the Christ Sequel Problem (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Ritman, Alex (January 10, 2025). "Mel Gibson Hopes to Shoot 'Passion of the Christ' Sequel Next Year, Tells Joe Rogan 'It's an Acid Trip'". Variety. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
  10. ^ a b McPherson, Chris (April 25, 2025). "Mel Gibson's 'The Passion of the Christ' Sequel Will De-Age Jesus". Collider. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  11. ^ Gajewski, Ryan (October 10, 2025). "Jim Caviezel Won't Return as Jesus for Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  12. ^ Greer, Carlos (October 9, 2025). "Mel Gibson 'Passion of the Christ' sequel stars new cast". Page Six. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  13. ^ Brown, Emily (October 13, 2025). "Jim Caviezel Won't Be Resurrecting His Role as Jesus in Mel Gibson's 'Passion' Sequel, After All". Relevant Magazine. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  14. ^ a b c d e f Vivarelli, Nick (October 14, 2025). "Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' Finds New Jesus and Mary Magdalene in Jaakko Ohtonen and Mariela Garriga, Reveals Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  15. ^ Harju, Sara (October 14, 2025). "Jaakko Ohtonen näyttelee Jeesusta Mel Gibsonin uudessa elokuvassa" [Jaakko Ohtonen plays Jesus in Mel Gibson's new film]. Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  16. ^ Järvinen, Kari (October 15, 2025). "Jaakko Ohtosen rooli Jeesuksena kuohuttaa maailmalla" [Jaakko Ohtonen's role as Jesus is causing a stir around the world]. Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  17. ^ Willix, Pierra (October 15, 2025). "Mel Gibson faces backlash after 'blasphemous' recast in Passion of the Christ sequel". Metro. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  18. ^ Wantuch, Dominika (October 21, 2025). ""Panie Melu, bo ta pani...". Konserwatyści i sympatycy PiS donoszą na Kasię Smutniak do Mela Gibsona" ["Mr. Mel, because that lady...". Conservatives and (Law and Justice) supporters tell on Kasia Smutniak to Mel Gibson]. Wysokie Obcasy (in Polish). Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  19. ^ Dudko, Dawid (October 20, 2025). "Kasia Smutniak z kolejnym zagranicznym sukcesem. Pojawiają się "donosy"" [Kasia Smutniak (has) another foreign success. "Reports" are being made (against her)]. Onet.pl (in Polish). Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  20. ^ Drozdek, Magdalena (October 21, 2025). "Polacy piszą donosy do Mela Gibsona. "Ona ma zagrać Maryję?"" [Poles are writing reports to Mel Gibson. "She's starring as Mary"?]. WP Film (in Polish). Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  21. ^ Ntim, Zac (March 26, 2025). "'The Resurrection Of The Christ:' Mel Gibson To Begin Shooting Sequel This Summer, Says Rome's Cinecittà Studios Boss". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  22. ^ "Mel Gibson begins filming "Resurrection"". Variety. October 14, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  23. ^ Kit, Borys (May 15, 2025). "Mel Gibson's 'The Resurrection of the Christ' Finds Studio Partner in Lionsgate". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  24. ^ a b McClintock, Pamela (August 5, 2025). "Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' to Now Be Two Films That Will Both Open in Spring 2027". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
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