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Mel Gibson’s Resurrection of the Christ Unveils First Look Amidst Release Date Changes

Mel Gibson's two-part biblical epic, "Resurrection of the Christ," shifts release dates and offers a first glimpse, featuring Jaakko Ohtonen as the new Jesus.

Consequence·May 21, 2026·via Consequence

Mel Gibson’s Resurrection of the Christ Unveils First Look Amidst Release Date Changes

Mel Gibson , after less successful efforts like the movie Flight Risk , has completed production on The Resurrection of the Christ , his follow-up to The Passion of the Christ . The release dates for the two-part Bible tale have also shifted, with Part 1 now set to be released on May 6th, 2027 and Part 2 due to premiere May 25, 2028.

In a statement shared by Variety , Gibson said “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 20 years to tell what I believe is the most important story in human history.”

The Resurrection of the Christ stars Jaakko Ohtonen as Jesus , after Gibson decided to recast Jim Caviezel and save on de-aging CGI. Above, check out a first look at the new Christ — albeit from a distance.

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