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I Can Only Imagine 2

Movie 2026 110 min Music, Drama Last reviewed 3 Sep 2026
Official Rating PG ClearAge 10+ Quality ★★★☆☆

No Australia rating available — showing United States

Our take

I Can Only Imagine 2 follows MercyMe singer Bart Millard after breakout success, exploring fame, family strain, and faith. Expect emotional grief over a parent, mild language, and references to past abuse without graphic detail. Inspirational tone suits families already interested in Christian music biopics

Uplifting themes

Faith, forgiveness, and perseverance anchor the music story Bart wrestles with fame while trying to honor family and belief

Story (may spoil tone)

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.

What we flagged

Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.

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Violence
Mild
Sex
Frightening
Language
Mild

Details

Violence Mild Scuffles, weapons talk, and peril spikes in key scenes

Scuffles, weapons talk, and peril spikes in key scenes

Language Mild Brief mild language fits the certificate

Brief mild language fits the certificate

Sex / nudity No sex found in this title

No sex found in this title

Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title

No drugs found in this title

Frightening No frightening found in this title

No frightening found in this title

Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title

No bullying found in this title

Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title

No gore found in this title

Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title

No dangerous behavior found in this title

Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title

No eating found in this title

Mental health Mild Brief mental-health reference in passing dialogue

Brief mental-health reference in passing dialogue

Gambling No gambling found in this title

No gambling found in this title

Grief / bereavement Moderate Parent loss and mourning shape Bart's emotional arc

Parent loss and mourning shape Bart's emotional arc

Talk after watching

  • Success brings new pressures on family and faith. How do dreams change relationships?
  • Past hurt resurfaces during the sequel journey. What helps people heal without forgetting?