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New Movies 2026: Faith-Based, Inspirational, and Spiritually Driven Films to Watch


Published: Feb 05, 2026 07:46 AM EST

Inspirational and Faith-Based Films 2026

These films focus on Christian values, testimony, renewal, and faith-driven storytelling, without being direct Bible adaptations.

  • I Can Only Imagine 2
    Release date: February 20, 2026
    The sequel continues the story inspired by Bart Millard and MercyMe, exploring forgiveness, faith, and the enduring power of worship music.

  • Still Hope
    Release dates: February 5-9, 2026 (limited theatrical)
    Inspired by real-life stories, the film highlights resilience, healing, and redemption, offering a message of hope amid hardship.

  • He Calls Me Daughter
    Release dates: March 17-18, 2026
    A faith-centered drama focusing on identity, belonging, and the redemptive love of God, emphasizing spiritual healing and restoration.

  • A Great Awakening
    Release date: April 3, 2026
    Centered on spiritual renewal and revival, the film highlights themes of prayer, repentance, and personal transformation.

  • LarryBoy
    Release window: 2026
    A new animated VeggieTales-related release designed for family audiences, delivering Christian lessons through humor and heroism.

Mainstream Films With Spiritual Themes 2026

These films are produced for general audiences but explore moral, spiritual, or redemptive themes relevant to faith-based viewers.

  • Young Washington
    Release date: July 3, 2026
    From Angel Studios, the film explores the early life of George Washington, highlighting moral conviction, leadership, and spiritual influence.

  • The Odyssey
    Release window: 2026
    A large-scale cinematic adaptation exploring perseverance, destiny, temptation, and the human search for meaning.

Religious Films Based on the Bible 2026

These films draw directly from Scripture and biblical history, presenting stories central to Christian belief.

  • Daniel
    Release window: 2026
    A retelling of the Old Testament story of Daniel, focusing on unwavering faith, obedience to God, and courage under persecution.

  • The Jesus Film
    Release window: 2026
    A word-for-word cinematic retelling of the life of Jesus Christ based on the Gospel of Luke.

  • David
    Release window: 2026
    An animated feature recounting the life of King David, highlighting faith, repentance, leadership, and God's calling.

  • Legends of the Lost Ark
    Release window: 2026
    A faith-oriented production drawing from biblical history and spiritual heritage, designed for audiences interested in Scripture-based storytelling.

The updated lineup of new movies 2026 reflects a strong and diverse presence of faith-based storytelling-ranging from inspirational true stories and revival-themed dramas to biblical epics and family-friendly animation. With confirmed dates now in place for several key releases, 2026 stands out as a significant year for Christian and spiritually meaningful cinema.