‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ Sets March 2026 Release From Lionsgate (EXCLUSIVE)

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The sequel to the 2018 smash-hit ‘I Can Only Imagine‘, titled ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’, is set to premiere in cinemas nationwide on March 20, 2026, under the distribution of Lionsgate.

Once more, John Michael Finley takes the lead role as Millard, and Dennis Quaid along with Trace Adkins are set to repeat their performances as Arthur and Scott Brickell, who manages MercyMe.

For the sequel’s new additions to the cast, Milo Ventimiglia portrays Tim Timmons, a character who is both a singer and songwriter; Sophie Skelton steps into the role of Shannon, Bart’s wife; Arielle Kebbel joins as Hilary Timmons; Joshua Bassett plays Christopher, Bart’s brother-in-law; and Sammy Dell takes on the part of Bart’s son, Sam.

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The sequel has several new faces joining its cast: Milo Ventimiglia is Tim Timmons, a musician character; Sophie Skelton becomes Shannon, Bart’s wife; Arielle Kebbel plays Hilary Timmons; Joshua Bassett portrays Christopher, Bart’s brother-in-law; and Sammy Dell depicts Bart’s son, Sam.

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In the sequel, Milo Ventimiglia is cast as singer/songwriter Tim Timmons, Sophie Skelton takes on the role of Shannon, Bart’s wife; Arielle Kebbel steps into the shoes of Hilary Timmons; Joshua Bassett plays Christopher, Bart’s brother-in-law; and Sammy Dell portrays Bart’s son, Sam.

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The sequel welcomes Milo Ventimiglia as singer/songwriter Tim Timmons, Sophie Skelton as Shannon, Bart’s wife; Arielle Kebbel as Hilary Timmons; Joshua Bassett as Christopher, Bart’s brother-in-law; and Sammy Dell as Bart’s son, Sam.

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For the sequel, we have Milo Ventimiglia playing the role of singer/songwriter Tim Timmons, Sophie Skelton stepping into the shoes of Shannon, Bart’s wife; Arielle Kebbel taking on the character of Hilary Timmons; Joshua Bassett as Christopher, Bart’s brother-in-law; and Sammy Dell as Bart’s son, Sam.

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In the sequel, Milo Ventimiglia is cast as musician Tim Timmons, Sophie Skelton as Shannon, Bart’s wife; Arielle Kebbel as Hilary Timmons; Joshua Bassett as Christopher, Bart’s brother-in-law; and Sammy Dell as Bart’s son, Sam.

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In the sequel, we have Milo Ventimiglia joining the cast as musician character Tim Timmons, Sophie Skelton taking on the role of Shannon, Bart’s wife; Arielle Kebbel as Hilary Timmons; Joshua Bassett as Christopher, Bart’s brother-in-law; and Sammy Dell as Bart’s son, Sam.

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The sequel introduces Milo Ventimiglia as musician Tim Timmons, Sophie Skelton as Shannon, Bart’s wife; Arielle Kebbel as Hilary Timmons; Joshua Bassett as Christopher, Bart’s brother-in-law; and Sammy Dell as Bart’s son, Sam.

The upcoming movie, co-produced by Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company, will carry on the uplifting true tale of Bart Millard from MercyMe. This time, he grapples with a highly personal fatherly struggle that he can’t overcome alone. Directed by Brent McCorkle and Andrew Erwin, the script has been penned by McCorkle himself. The production team includes Kevin Downes, Erwin, Cindy Bond, Bart Millard, Daryl Lefever, and Joshua Walsh.

The initial motion picture generated more than $83 million at the domestic box office while only requiring a production budget of $7 million. Titled “I Can Only Imagine”, it narrated the genesis story of MercyMe’s record-breaking Christian single and chart-topper with the same name. As EbMaster‘s lead film critic, Peter Debruge, pointed out in his review, the movie resonates because of its relatable and hopeful nature. This is the very reason behind its success, mirroring that of the song: it alleviates some of the weight of present-day struggles, and provides a glimmer of hope for the future.

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2025-03-20 21:16