No more “working title” – this is the real name!
Mel Gibson has finally approved the name that fans have been waiting for for years. Now the name of the film will be The Resurrection of the Christ – not The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection as was rumored earlier.
Mel Gibson back in the director’s chair, Jim Caviezel ready to return
In the sequel to the 2004 classic The Passion of the Christ, Gibson is again in the dual role of director and writer. Jim Caviezel returns – to once again play his iconic role of Jesus of Nazareth!
Script cooked in 6 years, recipe made with brother and team of historians
Gibson showed that it took him and his brother about 6–7 years to complete the script. He said, “We have worked on every word with historians and theologians.”
????️ Explosion on Joe Rogan Show – “Who returned after three days? It was not Buddha, it was Jesus!”
In Joe Rogan’s podcast episode #2254, Gibson said, “This story is of resurrection, and it is non-linear. Who returned after three days? Not Buddha.” His hint was clear – this story is not only about faith, but also about historical truth.
Plan to release in 2026, get ready for new controversies
Agar release date is not final, it is expected that it will be seen in theaters in 2026. Once again Gibson is going to present a controversial but discussed chapter.
The first film earned $600 million, now it’s the turn of the sequel
While 2004’s The Passion of the Christ did a great job in the theatres, there was a lot of criticism against it. Religious experts raised a lot of questions on the historical inaccuracies of the film.
Gibson’s mission this time – to show the truth in both history and faith
Gibson does not want to repeat the same mistake now. With the help of historians and religious leaders, he wants to give a cinematic experience that is not only emotional, but also historically strong.
✝️ The story after the crucifixion, the legacy of the apostles, and an epic comeback
The sequel will focus on the events after the crucifixion – when the apostles presented Jesus’ resurrection to the world. Gibson claims that this film will be less graphic than the previous one, but much deeper emotionally.