GOAT Holds No. 1 as Faith Sequel Opens

Los Angeles, CA – February 19, 2026 – The US box office enters a quieter post-Presidents’ Day frame this weekend (February 20-22, 2026), with Sony Pictures Animation’s surprise hit GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) tracking to defend the top spot amid solid holds and the arrival of Lionsgate’s inspirational sequel I Can Only Imagine 2. Projections from Deadline and Boxoffice Pro point to a modest overall weekend of $65-80 million domestic, down from last week’s holiday-boosted surge but stable for mid-February.

GOAT—the PG-rated animated comedy blending sports action, humor, and heart (produced with Stephen Curry’s involvement)—launched strong over Presidents’ Day with $27.2 million three-day/$32-35 million four-day, pushing its domestic total to $38 million+ (and $54 million worldwide per The Numbers and Wikipedia updates). With an “A” CinemaScore, strong audience scores (93% Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes), and family appeal during lingering school breaks, it’s eyeing a second-weekend hold of $15-22 million (around 40-50% drop) from 3,800+ theaters. This positions it as the likely No. 1 again—ideal for families seeking fun, lighthearted viewing after the romance-heavy Valentine’s slate.

In close contention is I Can Only Imagine 2 (Lionsgate/Kingdom Story Company), the PG faith-based sequel to the 2018 sleeper hit ($83 million+ domestic). Starring John Michael Finley as MercyMe’s Bart Millard, with Milo Ventimiglia, Sophie Skelton, Arielle Kebbel, Trace Adkins, and Dennis Quaid, it explores themes of fatherhood, faith, forgiveness, and hope amid personal challenges—centered on the creation of the song “Even If.” Releasing wide on February 20 across ~3,000 screens (with Thursday previews starting 2 PM), estimates range from $8-10 million (Deadline preview) to optimistic $10-19 million (Box Office Theory comps to the original’s $17 million opening). Faith audiences and church groups could drive overperformance, making it a strong mid-tier contender with excellent word-of-mouth potential.

Key holdovers round out the top:

• Warner Bros./MRC’s Wuthering Heights (Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi) eyes $11-15 million in weekend 2 (55-65% drop from its $34.8-37.5 million three-day debut), sustaining adult drama buzz.
• Amazon MGM’s Crime 101 (Chris Hemsworth heist thriller) continues lower but contributes to the mix.

Additional wide/limited releases hitting February 20 include Glen Powell’s dark comedy How to Make a Killing (family inheritance thriller with sharp humor), EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (Baz Luhrmann-directed doc with rare footage and IMAX appeal), and niche entries like Psycho Killer or The Dreadful for horror fans. Check Fandango or theater apps for showtimes—many chains offer post-holiday matinee discounts.

This weekend offers something for everyone: animated family laughs with GOAT, uplifting faith storytelling in I Can Only Imagine 2, steamy period romance holdover, or fresh comedies/thrillers. Trailers highlight GOAT‘s energetic animal antics and high-stakes sports fun, while I Can Only Imagine 2 teases emotional, music-driven inspiration.

Follow www.clickusanews.com for live weekend updates, full top-10 projections, trailer spotlights, and reviews as we head toward spring blockbusters like Project Hail Mary.

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