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After a decade in the wilderness, Gibson returned to directing with Hacksaw Ridge (2016), which was a critical and commercial comeback. Since then, all of his energy has been poured into The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection (scheduled for 2025 or later). That sequel to his 2004 blockbuster is expected to be a massive, surreal, multi-language epic covering the three days between the crucifixion and resurrection. Gibson has stated outright that Passion 2 is his priority, pushing Apocalypto 2 into indefinite limbo. apocalypto 2 release
Here is the definitive, up-to-the-minute breakdown of the rumors, the facts, and the future of the most anticipated sequel that Hollywood never made. As of April 18, 2026, After a decade