The Passion of the Christ 2's first teaser footage has confirmed the Biblical epic sequel's title, as Mel Gibson returns as director.

Mel Gibson's 'The Resurrection of the Christ,' the follow-up to 'The Passion of the Christ,' will be released domestically by Lionsgate.

Mel Gibson has found a studio partner for The Resurrection of the Christ, the long awaited follow-up to the 2004 smash hit The Passion of the Christ. Lionsgate will join Gibson and Brucey Davey’s Icon Productions to mount the sequel to the movie which long held the mark as the biggest domestic grossing R-rated film