The Passion of the ChristComplete Watch Order Guide
The story of the Passion of Jesus Christ from the New Testament of the Bible.
The Passion of the Christ Release Timeline
What order should you watch the The Passion of the Christ movies?
Release order — click any era to expand or collapse. All 3 movies shown below.
1 film released between 2004 and 2004.
2 films released between 2027 and 2028.
Watch The Passion of the Christ in Order
Watch the The Passion of the Christ movies in release order, starting with The Passion of the Christ (2004) and continuing through The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two (2028). The series spans 3 films, released between 2004 and 2028. Audiences rate the franchise 7.5/10 on average.
What order should you watch The Passion of the Christ?
For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch The Passion of the Christ. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.
The Passion of the Christ largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.
About The Passion of the Christ
The story of the Passion of Jesus Christ from the New Testament of the Bible.
Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.
The Passion of the Christ Fun Facts & Trivia
The The Passion of the Christ franchise spans 24 years, from 2004 to 2028.
The highest-rated entry is The Passion of the Christ with a 7.5/10 audience score.
Across all films, the franchise averages a 7.5/10 rating from audiences.
The Passion of the Christ films have collected over 5k audience ratings combined.
Watching all 3 The Passion of the Christ films back-to-back takes well over a full day's viewing commitment.
The most recent entry, The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two (2028), continues a franchise that began 24 years earlier.
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