Principal photography for The Passion of the Christ starts in Matera, Italy.
Principal photography for The Passion of the Christ concludes.
The film The Passion of the Christ premieres in Los Angeles.
The Passion of the Christ is released theatrically in the United States and worldwide.
The Passion of the Christ becomes one of the highest-grossing R-rated films worldwide with over $600 million in box office revenue.
Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane before his arrest, struggling with the weight of his impending suffering.
Jesus is arrested by Roman soldiers and Jewish temple guards after Judas betrays him with a kiss.
Jesus is taken to the high priest Caiaphas where he is questioned and falsely accused by the Sanhedrin.
Peter denies knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crows, fulfilling Jesus’ prophecy.
Pontius Pilate interrogates Jesus but finds no fault worthy of death, yet capitulates to the crowd’s demands for crucifixion.
Jesus is brutally scourged by Roman soldiers as part of his punishment before crucifixion.
Roman soldiers mock Jesus, placing a crown of thorns on his head and a purple robe on him.
Jesus carries the cross through the streets of Jerusalem, struggling under its weight.
Simon is compelled by the soldiers to carry the cross when Jesus is unable to continue.
Jesus is nailed to the cross at Golgotha and lifted up to die alongside two criminals.
Jesus utters several statements from the cross including forgiveness and commending his spirit to God.
Jesus dies on the cross after hours of suffering, darkness covers the land, and the temple veil is torn.
Jesus is taken down from the cross and placed in the tomb by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus.
