The deal continues Gibson’s long association with Lionsgate, where he made his two most recent films: his Oscar-nominated WWII drama Hacksaw Ridge, starring Andrew Garfield, and the thriller Flight Risk starring Mark Wahlberg. The studio is also the distributor for the Icon library including The Passion of the Christ.

Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ will be released in 2 Parts, sets March and May 2027 Release Dates

Mel Gibson ‘s much-delayed “ The Passion of the Christ ” sequel will be split into two films, with each part set to release in 2027. “ The Resurrection of the Christ Part One” is slated for Good Friday, March 26, while “Part Two” is set for 40 days later on Ascension Day, May 6. Lionsgate will release the films in theaters.