I Can Only Imagine 2

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I Can Only Imagine 2

PG

Feb 2026

1h 50m

Drama

Music

Biography

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After the breakout success of I Can Only Imagine, MercyMe's Bart Millard is living the dream--sold-out arenas, a devoted fanbase, and a thriving career. But Bart's world begins to shift under the weight of devastating challenges, including a life-changing diagnosis for his young son, Sam. As Bart struggles to hold his family together, his wife Shannon becomes the steady anchor--caring for Sam, supporting Bart, and holding on to hope when it feels far away. When Sam and newcomer Tim Timmons join the band for their biggest tour yet, Bart must navigate the demands of fatherhood and the pressures of fame, all while helping his son find the courage to sing his own song.

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Critics Consensus

Lifted greatly by Milo Ventimiglia's warm, engaging performance I Can Only Imagine 2 retreads a familiar story, yet still manages to uplift and emotionally resonate.

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Milo Ventimiglia fully embodies Tim Timmons in I Can Only Imagine 2, anchoring a powerful, faith-driven story with lasting emotional impact.

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Simon Abrams

AV Club

Feb 23

C-

A busy but lifeless follow-up to the 2018 bio-drama about singer-songwriter Bart Millard (John Michael Finley) and how he overcame adversity.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

Feb 21

I am not the target audience for this, but I think it does what it needs to do for the audience it's serving.

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

Feb 20

Even if you go into “I Can Only Imagine 2” feeling immersed in the Bart Millard saga, the new movie is a bit of an odd duck, like a faith-based drama on tranquilizers, because it keeps tossing out conflicts that aren’t all that major (or convincing).

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Luis Bond

Diario las Américas

Feb 25

3/5

The film effectively and delicately explores pertinent themes such as intergenerational trauma, the life and death drive, the complex father–child dynamic, the artist’s vocation and the challenges they face [Full Review in Spanish]

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Lupe Rodriguez Haas

CineMovie.tv

Feb 23

B

Milo Ventimiglia’s strong performance and the film’s polished production keep it watchable, even if the story itself lacks sustained tension.

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Susan Kamyab

AWFJ.org

Feb 22

C

May not be a "must-see", however, it’s not a waste of time. If you were a fan of the first film, you will surely appreciate this one and its heartfelt message about overcoming your inner demons and being thankful for every day.

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Darrin

7h

Great uplifting continued story line.

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Joey g

3d

we felt blessed after watching this.

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Peaches S

4d

It is an absolute must see. It was even better than the original movie.

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Juner

4d

This is an A+ movie. The message was top notch.

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Bruce and Peggy

Mar 28

The connection of father and son. Touching that Tim knew that Bart would finish his song and he gave the song to Mercyme. That Tim was grateful and loved LORD. And he has lived longer than the Doctors had predicted for him to live with his cancer

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Boomer

Mar 28

I cared about the characters and the story was well acted and told. Refreshing to see a hopeful, uplifting, true story that moves one to what can be.

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Synopsis

After the breakout success of I Can Only Imagine, MercyMe's Bart Millard is living the dream--sold-out arenas, a devoted fanbase, and a thriving career. But Bart's world begins to shift under the weight of devastating challenges, including a life-changing diagnosis for his young son, Sam. As Bart struggles to hold his family together, his wife Shannon becomes the steady anchor--caring for Sam, supporting Bart, and holding on to hope when it feels far away. When Sam and newcomer Tim Timmons join the band for their biggest tour yet, Bart must navigate the demands of fatherhood and the pressures of fame, all while helping his son find the courage to sing his own song.

Director: Andrew Erwin, Brent McCorkle
Producer: Kevin Downes, Andrew Erwin, Cindy Bond, Bart Millard, Daryl C. Lefever, Josh Walsh
Screenwriter: Brent McCorkle, Brent McCorkle
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Kingdom Story Company, Mission Pictures
Rating: PG (Some Language|Thematic Material)
Genre: Drama, Music, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 20, 2026, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 24, 2026
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.6M
Runtime: 1h 50m

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