I Can Only Imagine 2 is a 2026 American biographical drama film directed by Brent McCorkle and Andy Erwin. The movie is the sequel to I Can Only Imagine (2018). Like its predecessor, the film is inspired by the real-life story behind the beloved Christian song “I Can Only Imagine,” and focuses on themes of faith, redemption, and the power of forgiveness through the life of Bart Millard, lead singer of the Christian band MercyMe. The sequel continues Millard’s journey as he deals with new challenges, relationships, and the ongoing impact of his music on audiences around the world.
Movie Title: I Can Only Imagine 2
Year of Release: 2026
Date of Release: February 20, 2026 (U.S)
Director: Andrew Erwin, Brent McCorkle
Writer: Brent McCorkle
Producers: Cindy Bond, Kevin Downes, Andrew Erwin, Josh Walsh, Daryl C. Lefever, Bart Millard
Production Companies: Kingdom Story Company, Lionsgate
Distributor: Lionsgate
Cast and Roles:
- John Michael Finley as Bart Millard
- Milo Ventimiglia as Tim Timmons
- Sophie Skelton as Shannon Street (Bart’s wife)
- Arielle Kebbel as Hilary Timmons
- Sammy Dell as Sam Millard (Bart and Shannon’s son)
- Trace Adkins as Scott Brickell (MercyMe’s Manager)
- Dennis Quaid as Arthur Millard (Bart’s father)
Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Age Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Genres: Drama
Music: MercyMe
Cinematography: Johnny Derango
Editing: John Puckett
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