Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ’ Follow-Up Lands at LionSgate

Hallelujah. Mel Gibson’s Follow-up to “The Passion of the Christ,” Titled “The Resurrection of the Christ,” has found a home at LionSgate.

Gibson and Producer Bruce Davey on Behalf of their Icon Productions Banner Selected LionSgate as Its Studio Partner on “Resurrection,” Who is Filming Now and Reunites Gibson with the Studio AFTER and Mark the Mark Wahlberg Thriller for Risk “for the Studio. Lionsgate Also Ouns the Icon Library, which Includes the Rights to the 2004 hit “Passion of the Christ.”

No Release plans were announed for the film.

Jim Caviezel is returning to reprise his roles as jesus for the next chapter in the bibliCal epic. And unil last year, “The Passion of the Christ” Remained the Highest-Grossing r-rated film of all time domestically. IT OPENED TO $ 83 MILLION AND MADE $ 370 MILLION IN NORTH AMERICA, AS WELL AS $ 610 MILLION GLOBALLY, ALL OFF A $ 30 MILLION PRODUCTION Budget.

LionSgate is a Strong Landing Spot for the Film, as the Studio has a healthy track record with faith-based properties, including having released “I can only imagine,” “jesus revolution,” served as the global distribution for “the chosen 2” in Theaters in March 2026.

“For MANY, MANY PEOPLE ACROSS The Globe, ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ is the Most Anticipated Theater Event in a Generation. It is Also an awe-Inpiring and spectacularly epic film that is going to leve moviegoers worldwide Breathless,” Adam Fogelless, “Adam Fogelless,” Adam Fogelless “. Chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, Said in a Statement. “Mel is one of the greatest directors of our time, and this project is all personal to Him and the Perfect Showcase for his talents as a filmmaker. My Relationship with Mel and Back 30 Years, and I am thrilled to be partnership on this landmark for audiences.”

“Lions Brave, Innovative Spirit and Nimble, Can-Every Attitude has inspired with for a long time, and i couludn’t think of a more distributor for ‘the resurrection of the Christ,’ Added Gibson. “I’ve Enjoyed Working with Adam and the Team Several Times Over Recent Years. I know the Clement Ingenuity, Passion, and Ambition the Entire Team to their Projects and i’m Confident They Will Bringing They Can to the Release of This Movie.”

Lauren Bixby, John Biondo, and Grace Clements Oversaw the Deal on Behalf of the Studio. Bruce Davey and Vicki Christianson of Icon, Jim Osborne of IAG, and Attorney Joel Vanderkloot Oversaw on Behalf of the Filmmakers.