This is so exciting! 🤩

“The Passion of the Christ” will make a theatrical comeback September 10-17, 2026, through Fathom Entertainment.

This isn’t just any comeback, however. The remastered film starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus Christ will hit the big screen in 4K and with premium Dolby Atmos sound.

The rerelease of “The Passion of the Christ” precedes the May 6, 2027, release of the film’s highly anticipated and long-awaited two-part film, “The Resurrection of the Christ.”

This special rerelease will include an exclusive sneak peek into “The Resurrection,” which will star Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen, who will portray Jesus (replacing Jim Caviezel), Polish actress Kasia Smutniak, who will portray the Virgin Mary (replacing Maia Morgenstern), and Cuban actress Mariela Garriga, who will portray Mary Magdalene (replacing Monica Bellucci).

“The Passion of the Christ remains one of the most extraordinary theatrical experiences ever created. For millions of people, it was far more than a film—it became a powerful shared cultural and faith experience. Bringing it back to theatres in a stunning new restoration allows longtime audiences to experience it in an entirely new way while inviting a new generation to discover it in theatres for the very first time,” Kevin Grayson, president of Worldwide Distribution for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a press release.

“This also marks the beginning of the journey toward The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, one of the most ambitious and anticipated faith films ever brought to the screen. With breathtaking scale, remarkable visual ambition, and a theatrical experience designed for the biggest screen possible, we’re thrilled for audiences to experience these monumental films as intended at the theatre,” he added. 

The Success of Mel Gibson’s Movie “The Passion of the Christ”

“The Passion of the Christ,” directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Mel Gibson, garnered three Academy Award® nominations. It generated massive success at the box office when it was released in 2004, wildly surpassing expectations.

At the box office, it earned $609.5 million worldwide, with an $83.8 million opening weekend and $125.2 million in its first five days.

Here is the new trailer for Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ”:

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