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 Sophie Skelton Trace Adkins Dennis Quaid Milo Ventimiglia Arielle Kebbel Joshua Bassett Sammy Dell
Production companies	Kingdom Story Company Erwin Brothers Entertainment
Distributed by	Lionsgate
Release date	March 20, 2026 (2026-03-20)
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 March 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 March 20, 2026. ^[4]

References

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

External links

• I Can Only Imagine 2 at IMDb