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Passion of Christ 4K Re-Release, Resurrection Series Debuts 2027

7/4/2026

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Gibson Re-releases 4K

The Passion of the Christ will be re-released from September 10-17, 2026, in a 4K remaster with Dolby Atmos sound.
Mel Gibson, Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment will premiere The Resurrection of the Christ Part 1 on May 6, 2027.
The Resurrection of the Christ Part 2 will premiere on May 25, 2028.
The re-release will include a sneak-peek of Part 1, prompting commentators to expect a sizeable turnout and huge box-office earnings.

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Gibson Earns $48M

Tickets for the restored theatrical run of The Passion of the Christ go on sale July 24, while both parts of The Resurrection of the Christ open on Ascension Day.
The Resurrection of the Christ, filmed in Italy for 134 days, features Jaakko Ohtonen, Mariela Garriga, Pier Luigi Pasino, Kasia Smutniak, Riccardo Scamarcio and Rupert Everett.
Gibson’s latest film, Flight Risk, earned $48 million worldwide, after the domestic R-rated record was set in 2024 by Deadpool & Wolverine at $636 million.

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Caviezel Returns

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops gave “Passion of the Christ” an A-III rating, restricting it to adults.
The film’s dialogue was recorded exclusively in Aramaic, Hebrew and Latin, a rare artistic decision.
Since its 2004 debut, the movie has faced ongoing criticism from religious groups over alleged anti-Semitic content.
Jaakko Ohtonen will portray Jesus in both parts of the upcoming sequel.
Jim Caviezel returns for the film’s 2026 re-release.

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Gibson Re-releases 4K

The Passion of the Christ will be re-released from September 10-17, 2026, in a 4K remaster with Dolby Atmos sound.
Mel Gibson, Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment will premiere The Resurrection of the Christ Part 1 on May 6, 2027.
The Resurrection of the Christ Part 2 will premiere on May 25, 2028.
The re-release will include a sneak-peek of Part 1, prompting commentators to expect a sizeable turnout and huge box-office earnings.

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