Mel Gibson‘s biblical drama “The Passion of the Christ” is returning to theaters ahead of the 2027 sequel, “The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One.”
Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment are bringing “The Passion of the Christ,” which has been newly remastered in 4K with Dolby Atmos sound, back to the big screen from Sept. 10 through Sept. 17. Ticket buyers will get a sneak peek at “The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One,” which the studio describes as Gibson’s “most ambitious filmmaking achievement” as well as the “largest faith film ever brought to the screen.”
“’The Passion of the Christ’ remains one of the most extraordinary theatrical experiences ever created. For millions of people, it was far more than a film — it became a powerful shared cultural and faith experience,” says Kevin Grayson, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group’s president of worldwide distribution. “Bringing it back to theaters 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 theaters for the very first time.”
The follow-up has been split into two movies, with “Part One” set to debut May 6, 2027 and “Part Two” scheduled for May 25, 2028. Each installment will open in theaters on Ascension Day, a Christian holiday that celebrates the ascension of Jesus into heaven. A press release details that 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.”
