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Passion of the Christ 4K Re-Release, 2027 Sequel Announced

7/2/2026

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Passion Returns

The Passion of the Christ returns to U.S. theaters in a 4K remaster from Sept. 10 to Sept. 17.
Cedar Hill and Mike Ilitch Jr. Productions will release the sequel on May 6, 2027 via Lionsgate, a film Mel Gibson said in January 2025 on The Joe Rogan Experience he, his brother and Randall Wallace have written for seven years and will recast Jim Caviezel as Jesus.
Kevin Grayson, Lionsgate’s distribution president, said the restoration seeks new audiences and paves the way for the sequel.

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Lionsgate Restores

Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment announced a 4K re-release of the 2004 film, accompanied by a new theatrical trailer.
The movie remains the highest-grossing Christian film and the highest-grossing independent film ever released.
Kevin Grayson said the restored version is intended to draw a new generation of moviegoers.
The nationwide rollout runs from September 10 through September 17, 2026 in theaters across the United States.

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Gibson Returns

The studio markets the sequel as the largest faith film ever released.
Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Entertainment, says the film reshaped the cultural landscape and opened a new era for faith-based cinema.
Cedar Hill and Mike Ilitch Jr. Productions serve as executive producers and investors, merging production with financing.
Gibson returns after off-screen controversies and after his 2025 thriller Flight Risk earned $48 million globally, marking a studio comeback.

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Passion Returns

The Passion of the Christ returns to U.S. theaters in a 4K remaster from Sept. 10 to Sept. 17.
Cedar Hill and Mike Ilitch Jr. Productions will release the sequel on May 6, 2027 via Lionsgate, a film Mel Gibson said in January 2025 on The Joe Rogan Experience he, his brother and Randall Wallace have written for seven years and will recast Jim Caviezel as Jesus.
Kevin Grayson, Lionsgate’s distribution president, said the restoration seeks new audiences and paves the way for the sequel.

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