The Passion Of The Christ 2: Cast, Story & Everything We Know (2025)

Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection - Part 1 is confirmed, but the sequel looks to be a lot more controversial. In 2004, The Passion of the Christ took the world by storm with particular appeal to American evangelicals, and it was successful in many international markets as well. Principally inspired by the Gospel of John, The Passion of the Christ also incorporated a number of Catholic traditions and even the visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824). Its release became particularly controversial due to charges of antisemitism — not helped by Gibson's own personal controversies.

Since 2004, Gibson has openly talked about the possibility of making a sequel that continues the narrative. The Passion of the Christ was undeniably one of the most important Biblical epics ever made by Hollywood, so it's not really a surprise to see Gibson finally attempt to turn this into something of a loose franchise — especially at a time when franchises tend to have more drawing power than individual actors and directors. But it remains to be seen whether Gibson can pull off another hit, appealing to the same evangelical audience who responded so positively to the first movie.

The Passion Of The Christ: Resurrection - Chapter 1 Latest News

A Development Update Is Revealed

Though a lot of development promises were made in recent years, the latest news comes as the first solid update on The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection in a long while. The news comes from director Mel Gibson's publicist, Alan Nierob, who offered a small but interesting tidbit to the media in September 2024. "All we can confirm is they were scouting locations recently. Not a lot to discuss at this early stage," said Nierob, hinting that work is plugging along behind-the-scenes. It's still unclear when the movie will begin shooting, or if the promised 2025 release window will hold.

The Passion Of The Christ: Resurrection - Chapter 1 Is Confirmed

A Multipart Sequel Is Coming Soon

The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection - Chapter 1 is confirmed, and it was due to begin filming in spring 2023. Star Jim Caviezel confirmed the script had been completed in September 2020, and claimed it would be "the biggest film in world history." Gibson has worked with Randall Wallace on the script, with Wallace acknowledging interest in the sequel. "I always wanted to tell this story," Wallace confirmed back in 2016, "The Passion is the beginning and there's a lot more story to tell... a sequel will be even bigger."

Though the official IMDb page for the movie originally listed a 2024 release date, no news has surfaced concerning the film's production since. Now, the page lists 2025 as the expected release year, with the movie still listed as "in pre-production".

The Passion Of The Christ: Resurrection - Chapter 1 Cast Details

Jim Caviezel Is Reprising His Role As Jesus

One of the biggest pieces of news to come out of the Passion of the Christ 2 camp is that Jim Caviezel is expected to return as Jesus. The first film was one of his highest-profile movies, and he's subsequently gone on to appear in a wide range of films and TV shows, including the likes of Outlander, The Prisoner, and Person of Interest. He also returned to the world of biblical epics for Paul, Apostle of Christ, where he played the apostle Luke alongside James Faulkner's Paul.

A surprising number of cast members from the 20-year-old film are returning to continue the Bible's epic story alongside Caviezel as Jesus. Reportedly, Maia Morgenstern (The Seventh Room) is coming back to reprise her integral role as Mary, Jesus' mother. Actor Francesco De Vito (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) will once again appear as Peter, one of the most well-known of Jesus' apostles. Finally, Christo Jikov (In Memory of Me) is rumored to be reprising the role of John, but he hasn't officially signed on yet.

The confirmed cast of includes:

Actor	The Passion of the Christ Role
Jim Caviezel	Jesus Christ
Maia Morgenstern	Mary
Francesco De Vito	Peter

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The Harrowing Of Hell May Be The Movie's Subject

Though the plot of The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection - Chapter 1 is still being kept under wraps, speculation has abounded. Over the years, there have been consistent reports that Jesus' resurrection will not be the main focus; rather, that the film will focus on the three days between Jesus' death and resurrection, where many Christians believe Jesus descended into Hell. Many of The Passion of the Christ's scenes weren't in the Bible, and the sequel could continue that trend.

The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection - Chapter 1

Drama

Set after the events of the crucifixion, a figure central to Christianity returns, confronting his disciples and followers with his resurrection. As they grapple with their doubts and fears, the narrative delves into themes of faith, redemption, and the profound impact of his teachings and miraculous return on his community.

Director

Mel Gibson

Release Date

January 1, 2025

Writers

Mel Gibson , Randall Wallace

Cast

Jim Caviezel

Franchise(s)

The Passion of the Christ

Main Genre

Drama