Mel Gibson's 2004 film 'the Passion of the Chirst.' Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Lionsgate revealed Tuesday that Mel Gibson's highly anticipated The Resurrection of the Christ is being broken up into two films. Part One will hit theaters on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, while Part Two will launch 40 days later on Ascension Day, which falls on May 6, 2027. The Resurrection of the Christ parts one and two are Gibson's follow-ups to his landmark film The Passion of the Christ, which until last year was the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time domestically and well as the highest-grossing indie title in history. Related Stories Business Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer's Pay Fell to $9.8 Million in 2025 Movies Stephen King's 'Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon' Movie in the Works with JT Mollner, Lionsgate (Exclusive) Gibson is producing the ambitious project with his partner at Icon Productions, Bruce Davey. Passion of the Christ, which starred Jim Caviezel as Christ and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalen, was produced and self-financed by Gibson and his production company for a reported $30 million. The gamble on himself paid off when the film had an opening weekend of $83 million, took in $370 million in North American theaters and more than $610 million globally. It was, until last year, the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time domestically, and the highest-grossing indie of all time. Resurrection has been in the works for close to a decade and Gibson has stated in interviews that the aim is to have Caviezel reprise his role. Production will likely begin in late summer in European locations. "For many, many people across the globe, The Resurrection of the Christ is the most anticipated theatrical event in a generation. It is also an awe-inspiring and spectacularly epic theatrical film that is going to leave moviegoers worldwide breathless," said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson when announcing in May that Lionsgate was boarding the project. "Mel is one of the greatest directors of our time, and this project is both deeply personal to him and the perfect showcase for his talents as a filmmaker. My relationship with Mel and Bruce dates back 30 years, and I am thrilled to be partnering with them once again on this landmark event for audiences." THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Heat Vision 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Enlists Matt Smith in Villain Role Sundance Film Festival Bill Condon Talks 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' and Why the World Needs Divas Like Jennifer Lopez trailers Official 'Highest 2 Lowest' Trailer Features Denzel Washington in Tense Calls With Kidnapper Megalopolis Francis Ford Coppola Hospitalized in Rome, Italy for Heart Procedure Scarlett Johansson Where to Watch 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Online Paramount Paramount's Michael Ireland to Exit as Film Chief Heat Vision 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Enlists Matt Smith in Villain Role Sundance Film Festival Bill Condon Talks 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' and Why the World Needs Divas Like Jennifer Lopez trailers Official 'Highest 2 Lowest' Trailer Features Denzel Washington in Tense Calls With Kidnapper Megalopolis Francis Ford Coppola Hospitalized in Rome, Italy for Heart Procedure Scarlett Johansson Where to Watch 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Online Paramount Paramount's Michael Ireland to Exit as Film Chief