I Can Only Imagine 2
Seen it?2026 | 110 min | Music, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Audiences adore it (8.6 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office flop and middling reviews (60% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Sing Sing, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Following 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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic
- AudiencesVery strong
8.6 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$19 million worldwide on a $18 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 338K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brent McCorkle, Andrew Erwin
- J. Michael FinleyBart
- Milo VentimigliaTim
- Sophie SkeltonShannon
- Arielle KebbelHilary
- Sammy DellSam
- Mark FurzeNathan
- Ezra ProchRobby
- Jason BurkeyMike
- Aaron BenwardBarry
- Anjelah Johnson-ReyesDr. Ramirez