Mel Gibson is on the brink of a very busy year. With 2025 looming, he's juggling two massive projects: Passion of the Christ: Resurrection and Lethal Weapon 5. Both films have significant weight behind them, whether it's revisiting the biblical epic that broke box office records in 2004 or honoring the legacy of the late Richard Donner with the next chapter of the beloved action series.
While Gibson has confirmed that Passion of the Christ: Resurrection is nearly ready to roll, there are still a few hurdles to overcome before cameras start rolling. The script is finished, and Jim Caviezel is set to reprise his role as Jesus, despite the 20-year gap between The Passion of the Christ and its upcoming sequel. The question of how Gibson will handle Caviezel's aging is a fascinating one, especially since the film is set just three days after the events of the original. Gibson has kept his plan under wraps, but given his track record, it's safe to say fans can expect a creative solution.
On the other side of Gibson's plate is Lethal Weapon 5, a film he's eager to bring to life as a tribute to Donner, who passed away in 2021. Donner had originally planned to direct the film himself, and Jez Butterworth (Ford v Ferrari) has since refined his original script. Gibson has expressed confidence in making this project happen, promising fans that the buddy cop magic of Riggs and Murtaugh will return in a big way.
In the meantime, Gibson's next film, Flight Risk, starring Mark Wahlberg, is set for a January 2025 release. Whether Passion of the Christ 2 or Lethal Weapon 5 comes first, one thing is clear: Gibson's 2025 is shaping up to be a cinematic showdown.
