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Mel Gibson Releases First Photo From Two‑Part Jesus Film

Calling the project a decades-long mission, Gibson has finished filming a follow-up to his 2004 movie and the move is likely to draw renewed public scrutiny.

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Overview

  • Producers posted an official scene photo on their Instagram account on Friday showing Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen as Jesus, giving the first public look at the two-part project.
  • The studio told the Hollywood Reporter that principal photography for both films has been completed, confirming the production stage is finished.
  • Release timing is inconsistent across reports, with recent production messaging pointing to an early May 2027 debut for Part 1 and roughly a one-year gap before Part 2.
  • Lions Gate had earlier listed March 26, 2027 and May 6, 2027 for the two releases, a schedule that differs from the production’s more recent early-May 2027 framing.
  • The films are presented as a direct continuation of Gibson’s 2004 The Passion of the Christ, a movie that grossed over $610 million but drew heavy criticism for violent imagery and allegations of antisemitism, which helps explain why the new project will attract close attention on release.