MOVIES 56 DECEMBER 2025 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition This year has seen a record number of faith films in theaters, and the next few months will feature a wonderful assortment of additional films. As we support these films in theaters, it helps them to touch and change many lives. These movies will bless believers and provide an opportunity for outreach to the unchurched. Upcoming Theatrical Releases Check film websites for information. Also, websites like FaithFilmFan.com and FaithandFamilyfilms.net provide details about many of these films. Films with a “start” date run at least one week and it is best to plan to see them opening weekend since a second week is never guaranteed. Movies with a “*” are “Fathom Events” and usually run for just a few nights. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (*re-release 1-day only 12/4) Inspiring & delightful family movie about troublesome youngsters disrupting town's Christmas pageant. By Dallas Jenkins (The Chosen). bestchristmaspageantever.movie “The Case for Miracles” (*12/15-18) Lee Strobel was an atheist, legal editor at The Chicago Tribune who, when he set out to disprove the resurrection of Jesus, ended up believing instead. Now he continues his investigations and asks: “Do miracles still happen today?” thecaseformiracles.movie “The Star” (*re-release 1-day only 12/17) Animated musical about the birth of the Savior – and the animals. thestarmovie.com “David” (starts 12/19 + early access 12/14) Wonderful, animated, musical for the whole family about a shepherd boy called to stand against a giant with faith, courage, and a sling, showing that the greatest strength is found in trust, not power. faithandfamilyfilms.com/david Discount tickets: angel.com/david-4p (code “4pastors”) “I Was a Stranger” (starts 1/9) Five lives collide across borders in a powerful story of survival, sacrifice, and hope. Inspired by real stories. angel.com/movies/i-was-a-stranger “Moses the Black” (*1/30-?) Story of a gangster in modern day Chicago inspired by an incredible story of repentance of the 4th century saint of the same name. fathomentertainment.com/releases/moses-theblack/ “Still Hope” (*2/5-9) After years of captivity, a teenage girl who was forced into human trafficking, receives help from a stranger. Inspired by true stories. stillhopemoviecom “Solo Mio” (starts 2/6) A man who was abandoned by his fiancé at the altar, rediscovers love again when he goes on his Italian “Honeymoon” alone. With Kevin James (“The King of Queens” & Jonathan Roumie (Jesus in “The Chosen”). angel.com/press/solo-mio “I Can Only Imagine 2” (starts 2/20) Taking place after the success of the release of his song “I Can Only Imagine,” this is the heartfelt true story of how the trials of MercyMe’s Bart Millard and newcomer Tim Timmons led to the inspiring song “Even If.” icanonlyimagine.com “Legends of the Lost Ark” (March 2026) Docudrama about the search for the Ark of the Covenant guided by the latest cutting-edge research from scientists, archaeologists, biblical scholars, and historians. legendsofthelostark.com “A Great Awakening” (starts 4/3) Before the “Revolution” there was an “Awakening!” The true story of how God used The Rev. George Whitefield to ignite the Great Awakening in the colonies, aided by his friend Benjamin Franklin, who learns that true liberty must be written in the heart! sight-sound.com/films/a-greatawakening “Young Washington” (starts 7/3) Extraordinary true story of George Washington, America’s first President. angel.com/movies/young-washington “Zero A.D.” (TBA) Fresh new dramatization of the birth that changed the world forever! Directed by Alejandro Monteverde (“Sound of Freedom”). angel.com/movies/zero-ad For family-friendly reviews of these and other films, check pluggedin.com. And go to FaithContentNetwork.com/films for how your organization can show some of these films after they complete their theatrical run. You can sign up for my “Faith Movie News” emails at bit.ly/faithfilms for lots of additional information, including news of advanced screenings. Some ways to help these films touch more lives • Stay informed about upcoming faith films (see above) • Pray (and fast)! • Help spread the word • Help organize groups to see the films on opening weekend. • Purchase tickets as far in advance as possible. Feel free to contact me for assistance in any of these areas (including getting group discount tickets). See you at the movies! Stanley Goldenberg has been involved in grassroots promotion of Christian films for 19 years. He is also a federal hurricane research meteorologist who has published scientific articles and appeared in numerous TV hurricane specials. A Blockbuster Season for Faith Films The main character from the animated musical "David” - Stanley Goldenberg - Faith Movie News
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