Media Update: Must-See Films & Shows for 2026
As Senior Advisor, Media & Entertainment, Impact Foundation’s Ben Howard leads our relationships between media opportunities and our Donor/Investors. With vast experience producing and promoting films and other entertainment, Ben strongly believes in the power of media to help transform hearts and minds for the Gospel. Here’s an update on faith-connected media from Ben.
With an abundance of excellent faith-aligned movies and shows at our fingertips, there’s never been more to watch. And yet, ironically, it can be challenging to know what’s available and find time to watch it all.
Stories have the power to shape us. They form how we see the world and sometimes even how we see God. If we know that to be true, it’s wise to be intentional about the stories we consume. This article summarizes your options, and we hope it helps prompt you to identify what interests you and your family.
Recently Released (Some of these films may still be in theaters or available for streaming.)
Many viewers have enjoyed Project Hail Mary (Amazon MGM), a sci-fi adventure that reminds us that even large-scale, imaginative storytelling can carry deeply human themes. The reception for this film has been so good that the studio has extended its availability in theatres.
A Great Awakening (Sight & Sound) invites audiences to step into pivotal moments of spiritual history, exploring the work and relationships of George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin and the movement that helped shape a nation’s faith.
Streaming on Prime Video, I Can Only Imagine 2 (Kingdom Story Company & Lionsgate) picks up the story of Bart Millard with the band MercyMe and explores the complexities and struggles of faith, family, and the weight of success. The film is available to rent or purchase on most major platforms.
He Calls Me Daughter (Rick Altizer & Fathom Events) is a powerful documentary that examines the deep and lasting impact of the "father wound" on women whose lives have been shaped by absence, abandonment, or abuse. Blending personal testimonies with insights from counselors, pastors, and ministry leaders, the documentary exposes the silent pain women carry that, if left unaddressed, can last a lifetime. Streaming on the Angel Studios App and angel.com.
Upcoming Releases
The comedy film The Breadwinner, starring Nate Bargatze and Mandy Moore, is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on May 29, 2026. Distributed by Sony Pictures, in partnership with Wonder Project and producer Jeremy Latcham, this film follows a stay-at-home dad (Bargatze) as he manages the family while his wife (Moore) is away.
Coming to theaters in June, Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End traces devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus back to 17th-century France in a visually compelling docu-fiction that explores its profound mystery.
A July 3rd release date is scheduled for the highly anticipated Wonder Project and Angel Studiosproduction, Young Washington, which explores the life of a young American soldier, George Washington. Finding himself in a global conflict, George must choose whom to trust, confront, and come to understand the leader he is becoming.
Exploring what is possible when love ‘refuses to accept the verdict’,No Limbs, No Limits will be in theaters September 25, and tells the true story of Nick Vujicic, a man born in Melbourne without arms or legs. Nick Vujicic defied every expectation the world placed on him - surviving childhood depression and a suicide attempt at age eight to eventually reach nearly one billion people with a message of radical hope.
Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul, coming to theaters on October 16th, is a Brazilian remake of the Kendrick Brothers’ film. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Rio de Janeiro, Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul follows Noah Silva, a charismatic used-car salesman whose “do whatever it takes” mindset starts to fracture both his career and his family life. Determined to change, he embarks on a challenging and deeply personal journey to rebuild his integrity and earn back the trust of his wife and son.
Jimmy tells the true story of America’s most beloved actor and the iconic role that saved him, focusing on the most transformative season in Jimmy Stewart’s life—from winning the Academy Award® for Best Actor in ‘The Philadelphia Story’ to enlisting and becoming a combat pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps at the beginning of World War II. Flying twenty missions over Europe, he rose to the rank of colonel by the end of the war, only to return home broken and disheartened. Then George Bailey and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ came calling. Jimmy is scheduled to release on November 6, 2026.
The highly anticipated season 6 of The Chosen portrays the final hours of Jesus’ life: his arrest, trial, and crucifixion. It launches exclusively on Prime Video on November 15, 2026, with the first three episodes, followed by weekly releases through December 6, 2026. The season covers the 24 hours of Good Friday, featuring six episodes focusing on the crucifixion, with the season finale released in theaters in Spring 2027.
Amazon MGM Studios has teamed up with The Chosen creator Dallas Jenkins to bring Joseph of Egypt to screens. The information for the show states, “Betrayed by jealous brothers, Joseph defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. But when his past catches up with him, he is confronted with the ultimate test.” The eight-episode series is expected to be released in 2027.
Encouraging Works Now Streaming
Sarah’s Oil highlights courage and faith through the incredible true story of a young woman, Sarah Rector, navigating racial inequity, friendships, and deception in the business world of the early 1900s. Streaming on Prime Video.
House of David – Season 2 explores the tension between pride and calling. Streaming on Prime Video.
The Chosen Adventures invites families into animated, joyful, Gospel-centered storytelling. Streaming on Prime Video.
Faithful Women of the Bible shares Biblical stories of faith and the lives of real women. Streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
More Meaningful Media to Explore
If you are a parent or grandparent, check out Minno! Offering excellent media content to families, Minno sparks imaginations and interest in God’s amazing stories found in His Word. It supports families as they seek to instill spiritual truths in their children. Learn more about Minno Christian content for kids here.
And the Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids—an audio bible journey with Minno kids from Genesis to Revelation.
The powerful message of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ in The Chosen has reached over 200 million people worldwide. Read this article about the creator and director, Dallas Jenkins, as he anticipates filming Season 7. ‘The Chosen’ Creator Dallas Jenkins Teases ‘Tears and Joy’ as Season 7 Filming Begins: ‘We Want to Finish Strong’ from Woman’s World Magazine.
Questions about media investments? Please contact me at 615-300-1099, or benh3@impactfoundation.org. I’d love to visit with you.