“Pétros ení”: Chris Pratt and Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter's tomb
The trailer for the documentary marking 400 years since the Basilica's consecration, previewed at the Rome Film Festival
A journey beneath the Vatican Basilica, to the place tradition identifies as the Apostle's tomb. That is the heart of "Pétros ení – Discovering the Origins," the documentary starring Chris Pratt and Pope Leo XIV. The trailer was released exclusively by Variety (Variety).
The film. Featuring rarely seen footage of the Vatican Necropolis, the documentary takes viewers to St. Peter's tomb beneath the Basilica. The title, "Pétros ení," comes from a Greek inscription meaning "Peter is here."
The Pope in the final scenes. Pope Leo XIV appears in the film's closing scenes to reflect on the figure of Peter and the meaning of his tomb.
Four centuries since the consecration. The documentary marks the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter's Basilica, on November 18, 1626.
The team. The film is directed by Paula Ortiz and written by Andrea Tornielli. It is produced by AF Films with Vatican Media and the Fabric of St. Peter (Vatican News).
In cinemas. The documentary previewed today at the Rome Film Festival and, according to the official website, reaches cinemas in February 2027.
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Source: Variety