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First look at Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ as release dates delayed

First seen 5/21/2026, 8:31:35 PM · 4 sources · cross-spectrum coverage

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Mel Gibson has revealed the first look at his upcoming film, "The Resurrection of the Christ," which is a sequel to 2004’s “The Passion of the Christ.” The film's release dates have been pushed back, with the first part now scheduled for March 2027 and the second part for 2028, according to reports.

Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on different aspects of the film. Variety highlights the delay in release dates prominently, while The Hollywood Reporter focuses on the casting change, noting Jaakko Ohtonen's replacement of Jim Caviezel as Jesus. Consequence (of Sound) maintains a more neutral tone, presenting both the first look and the release date changes without prioritizing one element over another.

Notably, none of the outlets addressed the potential controversies surrounding Gibson's past statements and actions, which could impact public reception of the film. This omission reflects a blind spot, particularly among left-leaning sources that typically engage more critically with filmmakers' backgrounds.

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Headlines from various outlets cover Mel Gibson's film 'Resurrection of the Christ', focusing on its first look and release date changes, with lean-left sources using more loaded terms.

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Lean Left
Variety

Mel Gibson Unveils ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ First Look, Delays Release Dates for Two-Part Biblical Epic

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Focuses on the unveiling and delays of the film's release.

Center
Consequence

Mel Gibson’s Resurrection of the Christ Pushes Release Dates, Reveals First Look

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Neutral reporting on the film's release schedule and first look.

Lean Left
The Hollywood Reporter

Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Unveils First Look at Jesus as It Pushes Release Date

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Highlights the unveiling of the film and its release date changes.

Coverage by perspective

Lean Left · 2 sources

            The Hollywood Reporter
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Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Unveils First Look at Jesus as It Pushes Release Date

Jaakko Ohtonen replaced Jim Caviezel for the sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ,' which releases its first part in March 2027, followed by a second part in 2028.

            Mixed Factuality · Other
          

            Variety
            Lean Left
          

Mel Gibson Unveils ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ First Look, Delays Release Dates for Two-Part Biblical Epic

Mel Gibson has unveiled the first look at "The Resurrection of the Christ," the director's follow up to 2004’s “The Passion of the Christ."

            Mixed Factuality · Other
          

Center · 1 source

            Consequence (of Sound)
            Center
          

Mel Gibson’s Resurrection of the Christ Pushes Release Dates, Reveals First Look

The two-part Biblical epic stars Jaakko Ohtonen as the new Jesus.

            Mixed Factuality · Other
          

Right · 1 source

            LifeSiteNews
            Right
          

First look at Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ as release dates delayed

Gibson has completed filming his highly-anticipated sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ.' But the release dates for each part have been delayed.

            Mixed Factuality · Other
          

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