Mel Gibson’s 2004 hit scripted drama returns to theaters in September, ahead of its follow-up. Resurrection of Christ Hit multiplexes starting in May 2027.
Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment have announced a nationwide re-release of the biblical epic from September 10-17, remastering the box office hits from the original 4K camera negative. Returning to theaters helps Lionsgate pave the way for Gibson’s The Resurrection of Christ: Part One Getting a theatrical release from May 6, 2027.
New theatrical trailer for Passion of Christ It was created for Gibson’s 2004 film which became the highest-grossing Christian film and highest-grossing independent film of all time. As announced by Lionsgate The Resurrection of Christ: Part One It will be executive produced by Cedar Hill and Mike Ilitch Jr. Productions, with both companies investing in the follow-up film.
Starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth. Passion of Christ It tells the last hours of the life of Jesus Christ.
“Bringing it back to theaters in a stunning new restoration allows legacy audiences to experience it in a whole new way while inviting a new generation to discover it in theaters for the first time. This also marks the beginning of the journey toward… The Resurrection of Christ: Part One“It is one of the most ambitious and anticipated faith-based films ever brought to screen,” Kevin Grayson, president of worldwide distribution for Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a statement Wednesday.
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