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I Can Only Imagine 2

I Can Only Imagine 2

Some stories deserve an encore.

20266.31h 50m

Overview

After the breakout success of the song 'I Can Only Imagine', MercyMe's Bart Millard is living the dream—sold-out arenas, a devoted fanbase, and a thriving career. But behind the spotlight, Bart's past threatens the family he's built, especially the fragile bond with his son Sam. When hopeful newcomer Tim Timmons joins the band for their biggest tour yet, he unknowingly brings a renewed gratitude to Bart's life through their unlikely friendship. Bart soon discovers that Tim carries hardships—and secrets—of his own, forcing him to face his past and repair his relationships with Sam and his wife Shannon before fame costs him what matters most.

Directed by Brent McCorkle
Written by Brent McCorkle
Produced by Kevin Downes, Andrew Erwin, Cindy Bond
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0MRevenue: $8.2M

Top Cast

J. Michael Finley

J. Michael Finley

Bart Millard

Milo Ventimiglia

Milo Ventimiglia

Tim Timmons

Sophie Skelton

Sophie Skelton

Shannon

Arielle Kebbel

Arielle Kebbel

Hilary Timmons

Sammy Dell

Sammy Dell

Sam

Trace Adkins

Trace Adkins

Scott Brickell

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Arthur

J

Justin Byrd

Concert Goer

Island Austin

Island Austin

Gracie Mallard

Themes & Keywords

musicianabusive fatherredemptionbased on true storysequelsinger-songwriterfather son relationshipchristian filmchristian faithindependent filmcontemporary christian musicbiographical drama

About I Can Only Imagine 2

I Can Only Imagine 2 is a drama, music film released in 2026 exploring themes of musician, abusive father, redemption, based on true story, sequel, singer-songwriter. Directed by Brent McCorkle, it stars J. Michael Finley, Milo Ventimiglia, Sophie Skelton. After the breakout success of the song 'I Can Only Imagine', MercyMe's Bart Millard is living the dream—sold-out arenas, a devoted fanbase, and a thriving career. But behind the spotlight, Bart's past threatens the family he's built, especially the fragile bond with his son Sam. When hopeful newcomer Tim Timmons joins the band for their biggest tour yet, he unknowingly brings a renewed gratitude to Bart's life through their unlikely friendship. Bart soon discovers that Tim carries hardships—and secrets—of his own, forcing him to face his past and repair his relationships with Sam and his wife Shannon before fame costs him what matters most.

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