Summer is here, and so is the best Christian film lineup in years. Whether you are looking for something to watch alone, with your family, or with friends who haven't stepped inside a church in years, these seven films carry stories worth your time. We have mixed 2026 new releases with proven classics - because sometimes the best movie night starts with something your grandmother loved and ends with something that just hit theaters.
1. I Can Only Imagine 2 (2026) - For the One Who Needs to Know Faith Holds Under Pressure
The sequel follows MercyMe's Bart Millard as he navigates fame and fatherhood, while co-writing the Grammy-nominated anthem "Even If" alongside singer-songwriter Tim Timmons. At its heart, the film explores the paradoxical link between grief and gratitude - and what it looks like to cling to God when healing doesn't come on your timeline. Starring John Michael Finley, Milo Ventimiglia, and Dennis Quaid. Now available to rent on digital platforms.
2. The Unbreakable Boy (2025) - For the Parent Who Needs to Be Reminded What Matters
Based on a true story, the film follows Scott LeRette as he navigates raising his son Austin, a joyful boy born with brittle bone disease and autism, whose boundless kindness reshapes everyone around him. It is less a movie about disability and more about a man surrendering control and transforming through faith. Starring Zachary Levi. Available to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
3. Soul on Fire (2025) - For Someone Who Needs a Second Chance Story
At nine years old, John O'Leary accidentally ignited an explosion that left 100% of his body covered in burns, with 85% being third-degree. Given a one percent chance of survival, O'Leary beat the odds through prayer, family support, and months of medical care - eventually becoming a celebrated inspirational speaker. One of the most powerful true stories of 2025.
4. I Can Only Imagine (2018) - The One That Started It All
If you haven't seen the original, fix that before watching the sequel. The story of how Bart Millard wrote the best-selling Christian song of all time - rooted in his relationship with an abusive father who found redemption through Christ - remains one of the most emotionally powerful faith films ever made. It earned $83 million at the box office for a reason. Available on most major streaming platforms.
5. Overcomer (2019) - For the Athlete, the Teenager, or Anyone Asking "Who Am I?"
From the Kendrick Brothers, this film tackles identity, purpose, and what happens when the thing you built your life around disappears overnight. It is warm, honest, and quietly one of the best-crafted Christian films of the past decade. Available on Prime Video and Apple TV.
6. I Still Believe (2020) - For the One Who Has Loved Someone Through the Unthinkable
The true story of Christian musician Jeremy Camp and his first wife Melissa, who was diagnosed with cancer shortly after they married. A film about love, grief, and what it means to still believe when God's answer is not the one you prayed for. Available on most streaming platforms.
7. The Case for Christ (1998/2017) - For the Skeptic in the Room
Two versions exist - the original documentary and the 2017 drama - and both work. The story of Lee Strobel, an investigative journalist and atheist who set out to disprove Christianity to save his marriage, only to be undone by the evidence. It remains the best film to watch with a new believer or someone asking honest questions about faith.
Whether it is a rainy Saturday afternoon or a Sunday evening wind-down, any of these films will give you something to talk about long after the credits roll - and more than a few of them might give you something to pray about too.
