The creation of a sequel to The Passion of the Christ has been underway for several years
Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ is widely regarded as one of the most polarizing religious movies ever made.
Decades later, Gibson has unveiled plans for a sequel, provisionally called The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection. As the sequel moves forward, let’s reflect on the box office impact of this R-rated biblical drama. Scroll on for the details.
Jim Caviezel plays Jesus of Nazareth, with Maia Morgenstern as Mary, His mother, and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene. The film’s portrayal of Jesus’ Passion is mainly drawn from the Gospels of John, Luke, Mark, and Matthew.
Well, critics gave the film a mixed reception on the aggregate platform, with an average score of 49%.
Their summary read, “While Mel Gibson’s fervor is unmistakable, the movie may leave viewers feeling more emotionally tired than spiritually encouraged.”
The audience response to The Passion of the Christ was notably positive, with an 81% rating. The film’s successful run included setting the record for the biggest opening weekend for a Christian-themed movie, raking in a whopping $83.8 million.
Box Office Mojo reports that Mel Gibson’s film held the title of highest-grossing R-rated movie in the US until last year, when Deadpool and Wolverine surpassed it.
With a domestic haul of $370.78 million and $239.27 million from international markets, the movie reached a worldwide total of $610.06 million, remarkable for a film made on a $30 million budget.
With its record-breaking performance, The Passion of the Christ became the highest-grossing Christian and independent film in history. It received three Oscar nominations, including for Makeup, Original Score, and Cinematography.
The long-anticipated sequel to The Passion of the Christ has been in development for quite some time. Co-written by Mel Gibson and Randall Wallace, the film will delve into the events that took place in the three days between Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection, with Jim Caviezel set to reprise his role.
Centering on Christ’s journey into the underworld, his return after resurrection, and the profound spiritual meaning of his conquest of death, this work has experienced delays for various reasons, such as the pandemic. The official release date remains unknown.
Please note that the box office numbers are derived from estimates and have not been independently confirmed by Bollywoodnewsflash. Stay tuned to Bollywoodnewsflash box office updates.
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