How to Make a Killing, Imagine 2 Debut

Los Angeles, CA – February 19, 2026 – As holdovers like GOAT and Wuthering Heights continue strong legs post-Presidents’ Day, a wave of new releases arrives in theaters this Friday, February 20, 2026, offering diverse options from sharp dark comedy to inspirational faith drama. Leading the pack are A24’s How to Make a Killing starring Glen Powell and Lionsgate/Kingdom Story Company’s I Can Only Imagine 2, alongside niche horror and doc entries—perfect for weekend variety amid a quieter box office stretch.

A24’s How to Make a Killing (directed by John Patton Ford) opens wide as a wickedly funny, R-rated dark comedy-thriller. Glen Powell stars as Becket Redfellow, a blue-collar everyman disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, who schemes relentlessly to reclaim his inheritance—no matter the body count among relatives. Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, and others round out the ensemble in this sharp, inheritance-driven tale of greed and revenge. Runtime: 1h 45m. Trailers tease clever twists, biting humor, and Powell’s charismatic intensity—ideal for fans of dark comedies like The Menu or Knives Out. Early buzz positions it as a strong adult draw in urban markets.

Lionsgate’s I Can Only Imagine 2 expands the faith-based franchise with a PG inspirational sequel to the 2018 hit ($83 million+ domestic). John Michael Finley returns as MercyMe frontman Bart Millard, navigating post-success challenges in family, faith, and career—focusing on the creation of the song “Even If” amid personal trials. Co-directed by Andrew Erwin and Brent McCorkle, with Milo Ventimiglia, Sophie Skelton, Arielle Kebbel, Trace Adkins, and Dennis Quaid, it runs ~1h 50m. Trailers emphasize heartfelt emotion, music, and redemption—targeting church groups and families for solid word-of-mouth and potential overperformance in heartland theaters.

Other notable February 20 arrivals include:

• Psycho Killer (horror slasher with Malcolm McDowell, Georgina Campbell, ~1h 32m R)—a reinvention in the genre with fresh killer twists.
• EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (Baz Luhrmann-directed IMAX doc featuring rare footage and concert elements, one-week exclusive engagement)—a must for music fans.
• Niche expansions like The Dreadful or limited horror/thriller entries.

These join ongoing holdovers (GOAT eyeing top spot, Wuthering Heights with adult momentum) for a balanced weekend slate. Projections suggest modest overall totals (~$65-80 million domestic), with family/faith and adult comedy-thriller options driving turnout—great timing post-holiday for varied tastes.

Catch them in theaters starting Friday—check Fandango, AMC, Regal, or local listings for showtimes and matinee deals. Trailers for How to Make a Killing highlight scheming laughs and tension, while I Can Only Imagine 2 delivers uplifting music and inspiration.

Stay with www.clickusanews.com for weekend box office live updates, reviews, trailer spotlights, and previews of late-February horror like Scream 7.

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