Mel Gibson recently wrapped production on his two-part biblical epic The Resurrection of the Christ, but Lionsgate has shifted the release dates of both parts. Part One was previously set to premiere on March 26, 2027, with Part Two opening just 40 days later on May 6, 2027. The new dates put a much bigger gap between the two movies, with Part One now hitting theaters on May 6, 2027 and Part Two following on May 25, 2028.
The Resurrection of the Christ
The two-part film is Gibson’s follow-up to The Passion of the Christ. According to Deadline, the release date change stems from the studio believing the original dates were too close together for productions of this scale.
“I’m deeply grateful to my incredibly talented cast and crew for pouring their hearts into this production. Together, we created something powerful,” said Gibson. “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 twenty years to tell what I believe is the most important story in human history. Reuniting with many of my original collaborators from The Passion of the Christ — true masters of their craft — allowed us to bring this story to the screen exactly as I envisioned it, with the tremendous support of my longtime partners, Adam and the team at Lionsgate.“
Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, added, “Mel is a true visionary with an artist’s eye for scale and a storyteller’s instinct for emotional truth. Every image we’ve seen from set feels like a masterwork painting brought to life. There are very few directors who can operate at this level of epic spectacle while at the same time delivering such depth and conviction. Mel has crafted a film of extraordinary ambition that audiences worldwide have been waiting to experience for over 20 years.“
Gibson has previously described the sequels as “an acid trip,” adding that he’s “never read anything like” the script, which he wrote with Randall Wallace. The film stars Jaakko Ohtonen (Vikings: Valhalla) as Jesus alongside Mariela Garriga (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning) as Mary Magdalene.
Day Drinker
Lionsgate was quick to fill the original release date of Part One with Day Drinker, an action thriller starring Johnny Depp in one of his first mainstream Hollywood movies. The film will hit theaters on March 26, 2027. The story follows a bartender aboard a private yacht (Madelyn Cline) who meets a mysterious guest (Depp), only for both to find themselves entangled with a criminal figure (Penelope Cruz) and connected in unexpected ways.
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