Mel Gibson Controversial Bible EP in 2004 "The passion of Christ" Drive high on Netflix this Easter season. According to FlixpatrolThe film was Netflix's fourth most watched film in the United States on April 21, 2025, just behind "IHostage", "Oklahoma City bombings: American Terror" and "Deskati Me 4." That selection is a testimony to the diverse spectrum of films available for the platform, but Gibson's function is probably the most characteristic of the group, as as The unusual object of "the passion of Christ" is still separating After all these years.

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"The passion of Christ" tells the story of Jesus of Nazareth (Jimim Kavisel) during the last hours of his life, in which he is betrayed by one of his disciples, tormented infinitely and crucified. The film is also noticeable about its extreme and shocking violence, which is comparable to the so-called "torture of porn", which was popular with horror fans when Gibson's film was released in the mid-2000s.

Despite all the bleeding, "The passion of Christ" was the hit of the box office It has received praise in the circles based on faith, including by Pope John Paul II, who appreciated the exact retelling of the Bible story. Views across the board were more mixed, with several accusing the film of being too exhausting to sit down. Gibson's film is also accused of sheltering an alleged anti -Semitic theme, leading the film to be accused of violent attacks against the Jewish community. Despite these serious controversy over his film, however, he does not prevent Gibson from returning to times.

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Mel Gibson has been trying for years to get a sequel to "passion of Christ"And his dream seems to come true. Titled "The Passion of Christ: Resurrection", the project is scheduled to start filming in Italy this summer, with a planned release date of 2026 on the cards.

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Jimim Kavisel is expected to repeat his role as Jesus, while the story will chronic the events that occurred in three days between the death of Jesus and his return to life. And that's not all; During the interview of "Experience of OEO Rogan" (through The deadline), Gibson has revealed that the film will explore the fall of the angels and visit hell, which is a frightening task. In his own words:

"It won't be easy, and it will require a lot of planning, and I'm not completely sure I can get it out. To tell you the truth, it's super ambitious. But I'll make a crack because that's what you had to do, right, go to the plate, right?"

With the sequel to the horizon, it now seems to be the perfect time for the "passion of the cross" to find a new lease of Netflix's life. That said, its rejuvenated popularity is likely to lead to greater polarization, as this film has been dividing the audience's opinions for more than 20 years.

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