Mel Gibson Unveils ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ First Look, Delays Release Dates for Two-Part Biblical Epic

May 21, 2026 1:30pm PT Mel Gibson Unveils ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ First Look, Delays Release Dates for Two-Part Biblical Epic

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Mel Gibson has unveiled the first look at “The Resurrection of the Christ,” the director’s long-delayed follow-up to 2004’s “The Passion of the Christ.”

Filming on the two-part epic has officially wrapped, with production concluding ahead of schedule after shooting for 134 days across Italy in Rome, Bari, Ginosa, Craco, Brindisi and Matera.

But Gibson giveth, and Gibson taketh away. Along with the sneak peak of “The Resurrection of the Christ,” the filmmaker has announced the two movies have been delayed. “Part One” has been postponed just a few months, with plans to debut on May 6, 2027, instead of March 26. Meanwhile “Part Two” was bumped a year, from May 6, 2027, to May 25, 2028.

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