Looking for something uplifting to watch? These 2026 movies are popular picks with Christian and family audiences. Some are clearly faith-based, and others carry hope, courage and integrity without a religious label.
Faith-forward picks:
- I Can Only Imagine 2 (PG, released Feb. 20): MercyMe singer Bart Millard faces a personal crisis at the peak of his success, with faith and forgiveness at the center.
- Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul (PG, in theaters since Oct. 16): The Kendrick Brothers' Rio de Janeiro remake of their debut film follows a used-car salesman trying to restore his integrity and win back his family. It is English-dubbed for U.S. audiences.
- A Great Awakening (released April 3): A Sight & Sound film that Movieguide recommends for history lovers.
Inspiring Movies:
- The Breadwinner (PG, March 13): Clean comedian Nate Bargatze plays a Nashville car salesman whose life gets turned upside down.
- Young Washington (July 3): Released for America's 250th anniversary, it follows a 22-year-old George Washington as he faces his failures and finds the courage to lead.
- The Sheep Detectives (PG): Hugh Jackman plays a shepherd who reads to his sheep every night, in a family mystery comedy.
- Toy Story 5 (PG): Bonnie's bond with her toys is strained when a new tablet takes over her attention.
- GOAT (PG): An animated underdog story about a goat who rises from street ball to the pros.
Coming soon: Sight & Sound's Joshua Live! is scheduled for theaters on Nov. 6.
Review each film on Movieguide or Plugged In before a family movie night.
Related article: New Movies 2026: Faith-Based, Inspirational, and Spiritually Driven Films to Watch
