Overview
- The studio announced a one‑week theatrical re‑release of The Passion of the Christ for Sept. 10–17, 2026 in a new 4K presentation with Dolby Atmos sound.
- Tickets for the restored engagement will go on sale July 24 through Fathom Entertainment and participating theater box offices, and will include a preview of The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One.
- The 4K restoration was created from the original camera negative with a new color pass overseen by original cinematographer Caleb Deschanel, and Mel Gibson reviewed and approved the Dolby Atmos mix.
- Lionsgate confirmed the sequel will be released in two parts on May 6, 2027 and May 25, 2028, with Jaakko Ohtonen and Mariela Garriga cast as Jesus and Mary Magdalene and Cedar Hill plus Mike Ilitch Jr. Productions listed as executive producers and investors.
- The campaign leans on the 2004 film’s legacy—about $610 million worldwide and two decades of cultural reach—to position the restoration as both a fan event and a marketing platform that could boost early box office for the upcoming faith film.