Fans of Mel Gibson’s bold, faith-driven filmmaking finally have something huge to look forward to. More than two decades after his groundbreaking 2004 epic The Passion of the Christ, Gibson is returning with not just a sequel—but two films that aim to close the trilogy and challenge Hollywood’s cultural decay.
Lionsgate Films revealed that The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One will premiere on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, followed by Part Two on Ascension Day, May 6, 2027. According to early reports, the films will cover powerful theological ground—specifically, Christ’s descent into the underworld, often called the Harrowing of Hell.
Sources told Newsmax that the combined budget of the two sequels could exceed $100 million—more than triple the budget of the original. That’s a massive vote of confidence in Gibson’s vision, and in the audience still hungry for meaningful, faith-centered storytelling in theaters.
Filming is set to begin in Rome and several ancient towns in southern Italy—Altamura, Ginosa, Gravina, Laterza, and Matera—all locations that carry strong biblical and early Church resonance. Blaze Media’s faith editor Chris Enloe praised the choice, calling it a deliberate move to ground the film in a landscape that mirrors “the early church’s rise from suffering to glory.” Enloe added that Gibson is “inviting viewers into a space where history, faith, and cinematic vision converge.”
It’s more than just a film trilogy. It’s a cultural moment.
Gibson’s original Passion of the Christ was a global phenomenon, earning over $600 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. That film defied elite critics, outraged secular pundits, and still became one of the most successful independent films in history. The new sequels aim even higher—both in scope and impact.
But the timing of this cinematic comeback also signals something bigger.
In January, President Trump named Gibson one of his official “ambassadors” to Hollywood, alongside actors Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone. Trump’s vision? Reclaiming a broken, corrupt industry and returning it to the greatness of its “golden age.” Speaking to Variety, Trump said, “These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest.”
It’s a bold move—and a clear indication that Trump sees the culture war as just as critical as the fight for the White House. By partnering with figures like Gibson, he’s aiming not just to expose the rot in Hollywood, but to create a real alternative to the radicalism that dominates mainstream entertainment.
Gibson himself has never been shy about confronting dark forces—on and off screen. In recent years, he’s been increasingly outspoken against child trafficking, government corruption, and what he sees as moral collapse within elite institutions. One viral quote from Gibson summed up his mindset: “Come after my kids, and I’d have to kill someone.” He’s not just a filmmaker. He’s a fighter.
And that fighting spirit is exactly why Trump tapped him to help reshape Hollywood.
With The Resurrection of the Christ on the horizon, it’s clear that Gibson is doubling down on everything the modern left hates: faith, masculinity, sacrifice, and redemption. And millions of Americans are ready to support him.
Whether Hollywood likes it or not, the culture shift is coming. And Mel Gibson might just be the man to lead it.