The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two

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The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two
Directed by Mel Gibson
Screenplay by
Based on
Produced by
Starring
Production
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Distributed by Lionsgate
Release date
  • May 6, 2027 (2027-05-06)
CountryUnited States
Languages
  • Aramaic
  • Hebrew
  • Latin

The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two is an upcoming American epic biblical drama film co-written, produced, and directed by Mel Gibson, and a direct sequel to the 2027 film The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One .

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Cast

Production

In August 2025, it was reported that The Resurrection of the Christ would be split into two parts, with the first installment releasing in March 2027. [1] By October, Jim Caviezel and Monica Bellucci had exited the film, with their roles currently being recast. [2] Days later, it was announced that the entire cast of the original movie would be replaced due to the cost of using de-aging CGI special effects. Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen was cast as Jesus, replacing Caviezel; Mariela Garriga as Mary Magdalene, replacing Belucci; Kasia Smutniak as Mary (mother of Jesus), replacing Maia Morgenstern; Pier Luigi Pasino as Peter, replacing Francesco De Vito; and Riccardo Scamarcio as Pontius Pilate, replacing Hristo Naumov Shopov; while Rupert Everett was cast in an undisclosed role. [3]

Filming

Principal photography began on October 6, 2025. The film will be shot entirely at Cinecittà Studios in Rome; and will be completed consequetively with Part One. [4] [5]

Release

The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two is scheduled to be released in the United States on May 6, 2027. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 McClintock, Pamela (August 5, 2025). "Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' to Now Be Two Films That Will Both Open in Spring 2027". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  2. ↑ Greer, Carlos (October 10, 2025). "Mel Gibson's 'Passion of the Christ' sequel to star new Jesus, cast". Page Six . Retrieved October 10, 2025.
  3. ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (October 14, 2025). "Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' Finds New Jesus and Mary Magdalene in Jaakko Ohtonen and Mariela Garriga, Reveals Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  4. ↑ Ntim, Zac (March 26, 2025). "'The Resurrection Of The Christ:' Mel Gibson To Begin Shooting Sequel This Summer, Says Rome's Cinecittà Studios Boss". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Mel Gibson begins filming "Resurrection"". Variety . October 14, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
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