How to Watch The Passion of the Christ in Order
To watch The Passion of the Christ, start with The Passion of the Christ.
Watch The Passion of the Christ in release order for a first viewing — start with The Passion of the Christ (2004). There are 3 films, released between 2004. That is 2.1 hours across the 1 released films. Only 1 are essential to follow the story — 2.1 hours. The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One has not been released yet.
The full checklist
0 of 3 watched- 1The Passion of the Christ2004Essential127m
- 2The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One2027Not out yet
- 3The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two2028Not out yet
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Passion of the Christ?
For a first viewing, watch The Passion of the Christ in release order, starting with The Passion of the Christ (2004). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Passion of the Christ films are there?
There are 3 The Passion of the Christ films, 1 of which have been released.
Can I skip any The Passion of the Christ films?
1 of the 3 films carry the main story: The Passion of the Christ. The other 2 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Passion of the Christ?
Start with The Passion of the Christ, released in 2004. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Passion of the Christ?
Watching every The Passion of the Christ film takes 2.1 hours across the 1 released films. Sticking to the 1 essential films takes 2.1 hours.
Is there a new The Passion of the Christ film coming?
Yes — The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One is announced and not yet released. Everything before it is listed above in order.
Last updated September 25, 2026