Additionally, it was the first R-rated film in North America to make that much money. Despite being nominated in three categories at the 77th Academy Awards, it did not win any Oscars.
A curious fact is that Jim Caviezel, the Catholic actor who played Jesus in the film, suffered numerous difficulties during filming, such as being struck by lightning in the last shot of the film. The lightning strike led to Caviezel undergoing two heart surgeries, including open heart surgery, and he had to take many medications. In addition to this incident, he also suffered an injury when he was knocked down by a cross that weighed about 70 kilograms.
Today, Gibson and Caviezel have joined forces again to make the sequel to The Passion of the Christ, which will focus on the three days between the death and resurrection of Jesus. The film is still in development.