‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ Set for Two-Part Release Beginning in 2027

‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ Set for Two-Part Release Beginning in 2027

Lionsgate has revealed release plans and debuted the first official images for “The Resurrection of the Christ,” the sequel to Mel Gibson’s 2004 film “The Passion of the Christ.” The studio confirmed that the upcoming biblical drama will be released as a two-part theatrical event beginning in 2027.
  • Faith Night on ‘American Idol’ Highlights Worship, Bold Declarations of Jesus Christ
    The name of Jesus was boldly proclaimed from the stage of "American Idol" on Monday night, as the long-running competition show leaned fully into its second annual “Songs of Faith” night. The live broadcast, timed ahead of Easter, featured the Top 14 contestants performing songs centered on faith and was marked by prayer, gospel music and repeated references to Jesus before a national audience.
  • “Sarah’s Oil,” “House of David” Take Top Honors at 33rd Movieguide Faith & Values Awards
    Faith-driven storytelling dominated the 33rd Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards, where the productions “Sarah’s Oil” and “House of David” emerged as two of the evening’s most celebrated winners. The formal ceremony, hosted by Cameron Mathison, was broadcast on Great American Family and GFAM+. The annual event honors films, television programs and creatives whose work promotes themes of faith, redemption and family-centered values.

FOX’s ‘The Faithful’ Brings Stories of Genesis Women to Screen Beginning March 22

A new limited series, “The Faithful: Women of the Bible,” will premiere on FOX, retelling the book of Genesis through the lives of five women — Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah and Rachel. The series will debut Sunday, March 22, airing over three consecutive Sundays from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT and concluding on Easter Sunday, April 5.
  • One Million Moms Calls for Super Bowl Boycott Over Bad Bunny’s Drag Performance
    One Million Moms is calling on Christians to boycott this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, objecting to the planned performance by Bad Bunny. The group says the halftime show scheduled for Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 will feature overtly political and sexually charged content centered on “queer icons,” which it argues is inappropriate for a family audience.
  • Samuel Rodriguez Launches BeLight Productions to Advance Faith-Based Storytelling
    The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez has formally announced the launch of BeLight Productions, marking a milestone as he becomes the first Latino pastor to lead a film production company of its scale. The new venture is an extension of Rodriguez’s broader ministry and is intended to shape contemporary culture through stories that honor God and reflect Gospel-centered values.
  • ‘The Chosen,’ ‘Sarah’s Oil’ Nominated for Movieguide Faith & Values Awards
    Major Hollywood franchises will go head-to-head with faith-centered productions at the 33rd annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards, where nominations were revealed Tuesday. Blockbuster titles such as “Mission: Impossible” and “Superman” are set to compete alongside religiously themed projects, including “The Chosen” and “Sarah’s Oil,” reflecting a wide-ranging field of contenders across genres.
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    Grammy Award–winning worship leader Chris Tomlin is beginning 2026 with the release of new music, unveiling theJesus SavesEP. The four-song project showcases multiple interpretations of the title track, including a studio recording, a live version, and a collaboration with the Birmingham Youth & Young Adult Fellowship Choir.
  • Christian Rapper nobigdyl Says Instagram Restricted U.S. Access to Faith-Based Video

    Christian hip-hop artist nobigdyl said Instagram recently limited access to one of his videos in the United States, claiming the platform told him the content violated “local law” despite containing explicitly Christian themes. In a series of posts shared Jan. 5, the Atlanta-based rapper, whose real name is Dylan Phillips, said he received a notification from Instagram.
  • Jelly Roll Praises Jesus After Earning Three Grammy Nominations: “All I See Is God”

    Artist Jelly Roll publicly thanked God and declared that “this year is all Jesus” after receiving three Grammy Award nominations. “When I made it to my first Grammy, I thought it was the only time I'd ever be there … Coming back three years later with more nominations than I've ever had, the gratitude is overwhelming,” the singer said on Instagram.
  • Shedeur Sanders Credits God After First NFL Start and Browns Victory

    Shedeur Sanders expressed deep gratitude to God after becoming the first Cleveland Browns quarterback since 1995 to win his NFL debut, leading the team to a 24–10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. During a postgame press conference, Sanders, 23, described his joy after helping secure the Browns’ third win of the season, testifying that God’s guidance had carried him through.
  • Kennedy Center to Host ‘Noel: Jesus Is Born!’ Christmas Celebration on Dec. 17

    The Kennedy Center will host a Christmas-themed concert this December featuring prominent Christian musicians, Scripture readings, and a live Nativity scene as part of a newly announced holiday tradition.
  • FCA Launches Unified Resources Web App to Power Digital Discipleship

    The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has rolled out a new platform to centralize its ministry and discipleship materials, reporting more than 28,000 users to date. Called the FCA Resources Web App, the online hub debuted last month to bring the youth ministry’s offerings into a single destination.
  • ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ Drops Trailer, Spotlighting Faith and Family

    The debut full-length trailer for “I Can Only Imagine 2” has arrived, teasing the follow-up to the 2018 faith-based hit. Building on the original film’s breakout momentum and its more than $83 million domestic gross, the sequel again follows MercyMe frontman Bart Millard (portrayed by John Michael Finley) as he basks in sold-out arenas and a devoted fan base.
  • Mel Gibson Begins Filming “The Resurrection of the Christ” with New Jesus Actor

    Filming is officially underway for Mel Gibson’s sequel to “The Passion of the Christ,” titled “The Resurrection of the Christ.” Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen has taken over the role of Jesus, succeeding Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Christ in the 2004 original.