Mel Gibson Controversial 2004 Biblical Epic “The Passion of Christ” Climb high on Netflix this Easter season. According to FlixpatrolThe film was the fourth film most watched on Netflix in the United States on April 21, 2025, just behind “Ihostage”, “Oklahoma City Bombing: American terror” and “Despicable Me 4.” This selection testifies to the diverse range of films available to broadcast on the platform, but Gibson’s feature is probably the most polarizing in the group, as The thorny subject of “the passion of Christ” is always in division After all these years.

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“The passion of Christ” tells the story of Jesus of Nazareth (Jim Caviezel) during the last hours of his life, in which he was betrayed by one of his disciples, constantly and crucified. The film is also remarkable for its extreme and shocking violence, which is comparable to the so-called “torture porn” craze which was popular among horror fans when Gibson’s film was released in the mid-2000s.

Despite all the blood, “The Passion of the Christ” was a blow at the box office This has gained praise in the denominational circles, including Pope John Paul II, which appreciated his precise story of the biblical tale. Critics at all levels were more mixed, however, several accusing the film of being too exhausting to sit. Gibson’s film was also accused of having accommodated alleged anti -Semitic themes, which led the film to be blamed for violent attacks against the Jewish community. Despite these serious controversies surrounding his film, however, that does not prevent Gibson from returning to the fold.

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Mel Gibson has been trying to withdraw a “Passion of the Christ” suite for yearsAnd his dream seems to be realizing. Entitled “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection”, the project should start to shoot in Italy this summer, with a release date scheduled in 2026 on the cards.

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Jim Caviezel should resume his role as Jesus, while history will tell the events that took place within three days between the death of Jesus and his return to life. And that’s not all; During an interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience” (via Deadline), Gibson revealed that the film will also explore the fall of the angels and Visit Hell, which is an intimidating task. In his own words:

“It will not be easy, and it will require a lot of planning, and I am not entirely sure I can remove it. To tell you the truth, it’s super ambitious. But I’m going to take a crack because that’s what you have to do, well, go up on the plate, right?”

With the continuation on the horizon, it now seems to be the ideal moment for “the passion of the CHRST” to find a new breath on Netflix. That said, its rejuvenated popularity will probably lead to more polarization, because this film has shared public opinions for over 20 years.

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