I Can Only Imagine 2 Trailer & Fun Facts
I Can Only Imagine 2 Synopsis:
At the peak of his career, Bart Millard (John Michael Finley) struggles to balance his massive success with a personal family crisis involving his young son’s chronic illness. Through an unlikely friendship with fellow artist Tim Timmons (Milo Ventimiglia), Bart learns to find gratitude and hope in the midst of suffering. Inspired by the true story behind the hit song "Even If," it is a powerful next chapter about maintaining faith when prayers seem to go unanswered.
Genre: Drama
Release Date: In theaters February 20th, 2026
I Can Only Imagine 2 Fun Facts:
The Story Behind "Even If":
While the first movie was inspired by the song "I Can Only Imagine," the sequel is based on the true story behind the 2017 hit song "Even If" by the band MercyMe. The film looks at a difficult idea: how to keep believing in God even when things don't get better. It explores how to stay strong in your faith even when the "miracle" you prayed for doesn't happen.
Reprising the "Impossible" Role:
John Michael Finley reprises his role as Bart Millard in the sequel. In the first movie, Finley was a Broadway actor appearing in a major film for the first time. Having him return means the character looks the same, and he also has a very powerful singing voice.
A New Star Joins the Cast:
Milo Ventimiglia, a star well-known from the show This Is Us, joins the movie series as Tim Timmons, a real-life Christian singer. In the story, Timmons goes on tour with the band MercyMe and becomes a very important friend to lead singer Bart Millard.
A New Family Dynamic:
In the sequel, Sophie Skelton (from Outlander) joins the cast as Bart’s wife, Shannon, taking over the role from Madeline Carroll, who appeared in the first film. The movie focuses on the difficult relationship between Bart and his son, Sam. Just as Bart is at the peak of his career, the two must face a serious health diagnosis that changes Sam's life forever.
Dennis Quaid Returns (in a unique way):
Even though Dennis Quaid’s character died in the first movie, he is still part of the cast for the sequel. He will probably appear in memories or scenes from the past (flashbacks) to help Bart as he navigates the challenges of fatherhood.
Meta-Casting:
Country music star Trace Adkins returns to play Scott Brickell, the real-life manager of the band MercyMe. Fans loved Adkins in the first movie for playing a tough character with a kind heart. Adkins continues to be an important part of the story in the sequel.
Change of Release Date:
The movie was originally scheduled to be released on March 20th, 2026. However, in a strategic response to fans' high anticipation and excitement, the studio decided to move up the release date to February 20th, 2026, to reach the eager audience in the winter month.