Ascension Day
noun
: the Thursday 40 days after Easter observed in commemoration of Christ's ascension into Heaven
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The two films are both set to release on Ascension Day, a Christian holiday that celebrates the ascension of Jesus into heaven.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Both movies will land on Ascension Day, a Christian holiday that celebrates the ascension of Jesus into heaven.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
21 May 2026
The previous dates were March 26, 2027 (Good Friday) for Part One, with Part Two slated to open just 40 days later on Ascension Day, May 6, 2027.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 May 2026
The first film will open on Good Friday in March 2027, and the second film will roll out six weeks later on Ascension Day in May 2027.
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Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
The second part will hit theaters less than two months later on Ascension Day, which is on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
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Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Both movies will land on Ascension Day, a Christian holiday that celebrates the ascension of Jesus into heaven.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
21 May 2026
The previous dates were March 26, 2027 (Good Friday) for Part One, with Part Two slated to open just 40 days later on Ascension Day, May 6, 2027.
—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 May 2026
The first film will open on Good Friday in March 2027, and the second film will roll out six weeks later on Ascension Day in May 2027.
—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
The second part will hit theaters less than two months later on Ascension Day, which is on Thursday, May 6, 2027.
—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Ascension Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ascension%20Day. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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