In 2004, a film shocked Hollywood and stirred the hearts of millions around the world. The Passion of the Christ, directed and funded by Mel Gibson, told the story of the final 12 hours of Jesus’ earthly life with realism and reverence. It was unlike anything the modern film industry had seen – a foreign-language Biblical epic that bypassed studio systems and soared at the box office.

But more than its commercial success, The Passion left a spiritual mark. Churches across the globe used it for outreach. Many reported renewed faith, salvations, and deep personal reflection. One survey revealed that over half of Christian viewers felt it had a significant impact on their walk with God. For some, it was the first time they had truly grasped the suffering Jesus endured. For others, it reignited a passion for evangelism and discipleship. Its effects were felt far beyond the cinema. Now, two decades later, Gibson is returning to tell the rest of the story…

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