I Can Only Imagine 2
Lionsgate | Release Date: February 20, 2026 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
43
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Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
3
Negative:
1

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
RogerEbert.comNell MinowFeb 20, 2026
This movie is designed for an audience already dedicated to the music of Millard and Timmons, and to the particular Christian tradition they represent. Those who are already fans will appreciate this chance to share his story, but those who do not know him may find it uninspiring. Read full review
60
The New York TimesLisa KennedyFeb 19, 2026
Ventimiglia becomes the sequel’s saving grace. Read full review
42
The A.V. ClubSimon AbramsFeb 24, 2026
More inarticulate than outright bad, I Can Only Imagine 2 re-packages a heap of barely legible dramatic and comedic shorthand as an uplifting testament to “the goodness of God.” It’s mostly inoffensive, but also doesn’t really have anything to say. Read full review
40
The Film VerdictAlonso DuraldeFeb 18, 2026
I Can Only Imagine 2 is a Marvel movie for Evangelicals, but not in a good way: it rehashes the emotional beats of its predecessor to sell audiences an exercise in diminished results. With its reliance on familiar tropes and story clichés, it’s a movie that, even if you haven’t seen it yet, you can probably imagine. Read full review
30
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckFeb 19, 2026
Laborious and dull, I Can Only Imagine 2 only comes to life in the comedic scenes featuring Ventimiglia, who buries his handsomeness in a buzz-cut, full beard, and Buddy Holly-style glasses to resemble Timmons. Read full review
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