Passion of the Christ Re-Release to Include Resurrection Sneak
As anticipation builds for Academy Award-winning filmmaker Mel Gibson’s long-awaited return to one of history’s most influential stories, Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment will bring The Passion of the Christ back to theaters nationwide.
Newly remastered in 4K with Dolby Atmos sound, the landmark film returns to the big screen September 10–17, offering audiences the opportunity to experience again—or for the very first time—the cinematic event that became a global phenomenon.
The special theatrical engagement also marks the beginning of the journey toward Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One. His most ambitious filmmaking achievement—and the largest faith film ever brought to the screen—the epic arrives exclusively in theaters on May 6, 2027.
Audiences attending the re-release of The Passion of the Christ will see an exclusive behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the new film, which tells the story of Christ’s victory over death after His greatest sacrifice—a moment that forever changed the course of humanity and continues to be one of history’s most consequential and enduring stories.
Lionsgate has created an all-new full-length theatrical trailer for The Passion of the Christ, which the studio is releasing with Fathom to celebrate the film’s return to theaters.
More than two decades after redefining the faith genre, The Passion of the Christ remains an iconic cinematic achievement from Academy Award-winning director Mel Gibson (Braveheart, Hacksaw Ridge). The film brought one of the Bible’s most enduring stories to life for millions around the world and became the highest-grossing domestic R-rated film of all time for 20 years.
Lionsgate also announced today that The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One will be executive produced by Cedar Hill and by Mike Ilitch Jr. Productions. Both companies are investors in the film.
Lionsgate is enlisting international distribution partners for the re-release of The Passion of the Christ in their respective markets. The re-release will begin domestically and will follow internationally. Tickets will be available online on July 24, 2026, and at participating theater box offices.
For this special theatrical presentation, The Passion of the Christ has been meticulously remastered from the original camera negative in 4K resolution. The film features a new color pass supervised by original Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, along with a Dolby Atmos audio mix reviewed and approved by Mel Gibson.
Starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth, The Passion of the Christ chronicles the final hours of Jesus’ life, His trial, Crucifixion, and Resurrection in one of history’s most enduring stories of sacrifice, redemption, and hope.
Upon its original release, the film became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, earning three Academy Award nominations while inspiring audiences across generations. Its powerful theatrical presentation transcended entertainment, becoming a defining cultural moment at the intersection of faith, cinema, and popular culture.
Kevin Grayson, president, Worldwide Distribution for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said, “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. 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.”
“Few modern-day films have made as much of an impact on the cultural landscape as The Passion of the Christ. Twenty years ago, faith-based and more secular-leaning audiences alike embraced Mel Gibson’s film cinematic masterpiece and made it a true success, ushering in an era of opportunity for future religious-themed projects,” said Ray Nutt, Chief Executive Officer for Fathom Entertainment.
“Fathom Entertainment is very pleased to extend its longstanding successful working relationship with Lionsgate and bring The Passion of the Christ back to the big screen, newly remastered in 4K and with premium Dolby Atmos sound.”
