Mel Gibson’s Resurrection of the Christ Pushes Release Dates, Reveals First Look

Mel Gibson, after less successful efforts like the movie Flight Risk, has completed production on The Resurrection of the Christ, his follow-up to The Passion of the Christ. The release dates for the two-part Bible tale have also shifted, with Part 1 now set to be released on May 6th, 2027 and Part 2 due to premiere May 25, 2028.

In a statement shared by Variety, Gibson said “This film represents a major part of my life’s work, and it has demanded everything of me as a filmmaker and as an artist. This is far more than a film to me. It’s a mission I’ve carried for over 20 years to tell what I believe is the most important story in human history.”

The Resurrection of the Christ stars Jaakko Ohtonen as Jesus, after Gibson decided to recast Jim Caviezel and save on de-aging CGI. Above, check out a first look at the new Christ — albeit from a distance.