I Can Only Imagine 2

I Can Only Imagine 2
I Can Only Imagine 2
Directed by	Andrew Erwin; Brent McCorkle;
Screenplay by	Brent McCorkle
Based on	The life story of; Bart Millard
Produced by	Cindy Bond; Kevin Downes; Bart Millard; Daryl Lefever; Joshua Walsh;
Starring	John Michael Finley; Milo Ventimiglia; Trace Adkins; Dennis Quaid; Sophie Skelton; Arielle Kebbel; Joshua Bassett; Sammy Dell;
Cinematography	Johnny Derango
Production; companies	Kingdom Story Company; Erwin Brothers Entertainment;
Distributed by	Lionsgate
Release date	February 20, 2026;
Country	United States
Language	English

I Can Only Imagine 2 is an upcoming American Christian biographical drama film directed by Andrew Erwin and Brent McCorkle, from a screenplay written by McCorkle. It serves as the sequel to I Can Only Imagine (2018).

I Can Only Imagine 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate on February 20, 2026.

Cast

John Michael Finley as Bart Millard
Sophie Skelton as Shannon Street, Bart's wife
Trace Adkins as Scott Brickell, MercyMe's manager
Dennis Quaid as Arthur Millard, Bart's abusive father
Milo Ventimiglia as Tim Timmons
Arielle Kebbel as Hilary Timmons
Joshua Bassett as Christopher, Bart's brother-in-law
Sammy Dell as Sam Millard, Bart and Shannon's son

Production

In December 2024, it was announced that a sequel to I Can Only Imagine (2018) was in the works, directed by Andrew Erwin and Brent McCorkle, from a screenplay written by McCorkle.^[1] John Michael Finley, Trace Adkins, and Dennis Quaid would reprise their roles from the original film, while Sophie Skelton, Milo Ventimiglia, Arielle Kebbel, Joshua Bassett, and Sammy Dell joined the cast.^[2] Principal photography occurred in Nashville, Tennessee.^[3]

Release

I Can Only Imagine 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate on February 20, 2026.^[4] It was previously scheduled to release on March 20, 2026.^[5]

References

^ Stephan, Katcy (December 19, 2024). "'I Can Only Imagine' Sequel in the Works at Lionsgate With Milo Ventimiglia Joining Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 12, 2025). "Four Board Lionsgate & Kingdom Story Company's 'I Can Only Imagine 2'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
^ "I Can Only Imagine 2 Calls for Extras in Nashville". Gospel Music Association. March 19, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2015.
^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 6, 2025). "'I Can Only Imagine 2' Moves Up In Early Winter 2026". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
^ Stephan, Katcy (March 20, 2025). "'I Can Only Imagine 2' Sets March 2026 Release From Lionsgate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2025.

External links

[1] Stephan, Katcy (December 19, 2024). "'I Can Only Imagine' Sequel in the Works at Lionsgate With Milo Ventimiglia Joining Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2025.

[2] D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 12, 2025). "Four Board Lionsgate & Kingdom Story Company's 'I Can Only Imagine 2'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2015.

[3] "I Can Only Imagine 2 Calls for Extras in Nashville". Gospel Music Association. March 19, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2015.

[4] D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 6, 2025). "'I Can Only Imagine 2' Moves Up In Early Winter 2026". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 6, 2025.

[5] Stephan, Katcy (March 20, 2025). "'I Can Only Imagine 2' Sets March 2026 Release From Lionsgate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2025.

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