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I Can Only Imagine 2

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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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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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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). Go to Full Review
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] Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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Maria 3h I love the story of mercyme I love there songs too See more Laura 5h I loved the movie - it was so awe-inspiring! See more Brenda D 5h I thoroughly enjoyed this movie! What a moving story, and knowing it's based from his real life makes it even better. I loved the music, the story, the actors.....all of it! See more Anthony 14h An awesome movie! Great for music lovers! See more Sandra 15h I thought this movie was even better than the first one! See more Oborrok 16h Absolutely fantastic! Even if ✝️🤍 See more Read all reviews
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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
Box Office (Gross USA)
$7.8M
Runtime
1h 50m
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