The Passion of the Christ, the film directed by Mel Gibson about the final hours of Jesus Christ’s life, will return to theaters in the United States from September 10 to 17 in a digitally remastered 4K version with Dolby Atmos sound.
The announcement was made on July 1 by Lionsgate, which confirmed that tickets will go on sale on July 24. The re-release will also include an exclusive preview of The Resurrection of the Christ: Part 1 (The Resurrection of Christ: Part One), the highly anticipated sequel by Gibson, scheduled for release on May 6, 2027.
The decision is part of the launch campaign for the new film, which will continue the story begun in 2004 and will address Christ’s victory over death after the Crucifixion.
A film that marked recent religious cinema
Released more than two decades ago, The Passion of the Christ became one of the most influential religious-themed productions in recent years. Starring Jim Caviezel, the film recreated the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ with dialogue in Aramaic, Latin, and Hebrew.
Kevin Grayson, president of worldwide distribution for Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, stated that the film “remains one of the most extraordinary cinematic experiences ever created.” According to him, for millions of people it was “much more than a movie” and became a shared experience of faith and culture.
The prelude to The Resurrection of Christ
The re-release will also serve as a prelude to The Resurrection of Christ: Part One, the continuation of Mel Gibson’s cinematic project on the life of Christ.
Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Entertainment, noted that few modern films have had a comparable impact on the cultural landscape. In his view, Gibson’s work opened a new chapter for religiously inspired productions.
For the time being, the return of The Passion of the Christ has been confirmed only for theaters in the United States between September 10 and 17.