Fans won’t have to wait long to get their first look at Mel Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ. Gibson announced that he would direct the two-part sequel to 2004’s The Passion of the Christ over a decade ago and it’s finally becoming a reality.
When will the first look at The Resurrection of the Christ be released?
In anticipation of the sequels, Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment will bring back The Passion of the Christ to theaters worldwide later this year. Those attending the screenings will see an “exclusive, behind-the-scenes sneak peek” at its upcoming sequel. That’s not the only reason to rewatch the first film on the big screen, as its re-release will bring a remastered version of the movie. The Passion of the Christ will be released in 4K with Dolby Atmos sound on September 10, 2026.
The Passion of the Christ remastered rerelease will feature a new color pass supervised by Caleb Deschanel, the original film’s cinematographer. Deschanel was previously nominated for his work in the Best Cinematography category at the Academy Awards. Tickets for the remastered film’s release will go on sale online on July 24, 2026.
Lionsgate has also released a new theatrical trailer for the remastered version. Check it out below (watch more trailers).
“The Passion of the Christ remains one of the most extraordinary theatrical experiences ever created,” said Kevin Grayson, president, Worldwide Distribution for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. “For millions of people, it was far more than a film—it became a powerful shared cultural and faith experience. Bringing it back to theatres in a stunning new restoration allows longtime audiences to experience it in an entirely new way while inviting a new generation to discover it in theatres for the very first time. This also marks the beginning of the journey toward The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, one of the most ambitious and anticipated faith films ever brought to the screen. With breathtaking scale, remarkable visual ambition, and a theatrical experience designed for the biggest screen possible, we’re thrilled for audiences to experience these monumental films as intended at the theatre.”
The sequel “tells the story of Christ’s victory over death after His greatest sacrifice—a moment that forever changed the course of humanity and continues one of history’s most consequential and enduring stories.”
The Resurrection of the Christ Parts 1 and 2 are being directed by Gibson and co-written by him with Randall Wallace. Gibson is also producing the film with Bruce Davey. It will be executive produced by Cedar Hill and by Mike Ilitch Jr. Productions.
The Resurrection of the Christ Part 1 will be released in theaters on May 6, 2027.
Originally reported by Rahul Majumdar on ComingSoon.net.
