Mel Gibson's Resurgence: Passion Sequel, Malta Epic, and Lethal Weapon Reunion

Mel Gibson BioSnap a weekly updated Biography. Mel Gibson has had a conspicuously active few days on multiple fronts with developments both professionally and publicly that could shape the next chapter of his career. The most high-profile headline is his arrival in Italy to commence preparation and production for the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ. Gibson was seen in Matera, southern Italy, and was welcomed by Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli. The project, titled The Resurrection of the Christ, is a Lionsgate-backed sequel set to begin principal photography at Cinecittà studios, with Gibson producing through his Icon banner. In a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Gibson described the film as an acid trip and confirmed the intention to shoot in 2026, keeping the original’s Jim Caviezel in the lead role. Gibson revealed that the script, co-written with his brother and screenwriter Randall Wallace, is ambitious and unconventional. According to a recent press release cited by IMDb, the story will be told across two films, with Part One officially slated for release March 26, 2027, coinciding with religious holy days. While in Europe, Gibson also sparked curiosity by confirming that, beyond Passion work, he was recently in Malta for location-scouting related to a TV limited series about the Siege of Malta. Social media and entertainment outlets have picked up speculation about a Gibson-led historical epic set among the famed knights, adding intrigue but no official confirmation on an imminent start for that project. On the acting front, Gibson’s new film Monster Summer has hit theaters, though not with universal acclaim. ScreenRant and other outlets report the movie sits at a modest 50 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, marking another entry in what’s been described as a streak of lukewarm critical receptions for his recent acting work. Gibson’s directorial effort Flight Risk, starring Mark Wahlberg, Topher Grace, and Michelle Dockery, opened in January and performed well at the box office, getting a surge of social media mentions and attracting some renewed attention to Gibson’s career from both fans and detractors. Publicly, he made headlines for a surprise reunion with Danny Glover at MegaCon in Orlando. The fan-favorite Lethal Weapon duo received a standing ovation, stirring nostalgic excitement and rekindling online chatter about the long-gestating Lethal Weapon 5 project. On social media, Mel Gibson’s image made the rounds as part of a tongue-in-cheek meme campaign placing celebrities in pop culture contexts, notably a viral Gavin Newsom meme depicting Newsom as Mel Gibson in The Patriot—a testament to Gibson’s lasting imprint on internet culture. There have been no significant public controversies reported in the past week and no new personal scandals. Most media coverage, from Variety to People to fan-driven outlets, is focusing on his creative output and professional moves, rather than past controversies This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.