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I Can Only Imagine 2 Blu-ray Review

Milo Ventimiglia elevates an otherwise unnecessary sequel.

Based on a true story, “I Can Only Imagine 2” is the sequel to the 2018 surprise hit “I Can Only Imagine.” Having achieved success and won awards with his Christian rock band MercyMe, frontman Bart Millard finds himself struggling in life. His band is in need of a hit, a band member vacated the band, he has writer’s block, his past trauma with his father haunts him, his son Sam (whom he has a strained relationship with) has type 1 diabetes, and his family life in general is stressful. As he’s about to go on tour, he decides to bring Sam along. Sam bonds with the playful and soulful singer Tim Timmons who is the new opener for MercyMe. Eventually Sam (a budding musician in his own right) ends up joining him on stage. Amid the highs of touring, however, come a wave of challenging times with Tim’s health, a health scare with Sam, and Bart trying to overcome obstacles and blocks in his life.

Directed by Andrew Erwin and Brent McCorkle (who also penned the script), “I Can Only Imagine 2” feels like a standard cash in sequel. The saccharine faith based movie is nothing if not heavy handed in dishing out messages about gratitude, perseverance, trauma, family, and friendship even if it has its heart in the right place. At the same time, faith based movies tend to follow a certain formula (which this film does). The sequel is meant to serve as a follow up on Bart’s life, but the story is more engaging when it focuses on Tim Timmons and Sam (who do have a fair amount of screentime). 

On the subject of Tim Timmons, actor Milo Ventimiglia carries the entire film on his back. He gives a genuinely emotional performance and his character’s story really takes over the film for the better. Sammy Dell does a commendable job as Sam, country star Trace Adkins scene steals as Scott (MercyMe’s wise manager), and John Michael Finley does a fine job leading the film as Bart. On a side note, does anyone else think Finley could easily play Adam Duritz if a Counting Crows biopic is ever made? He’s a dead ringer.

Video/Audio:

Presentation: 2.39:1 1080p. Grade: B+

Audio Track: Dolby Atmos. Grade: A-

Extras:
* Digital copy
* Theatrical trailer
* 2 commentary tracks. One by MercyMe singer Bart Millard and singer Tim Timmons and the other by co-directors Brent McCorkle and Andrew Erwin.
* 28 minutes of deleted scenes
* “Making I Can Only Imagine 2”- A featurette on the sequel with film clips, behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews.
* “Recording At Abbey Road”- A behind-the-scenes look at the recording of 2 songs at Abbey Road.
* “Joy In The Making” is all about the joyous crew experience in making the film.
* “Finding The Song Even If” is all about the song and how it inspired the story of the sequel.
* “Early Access Bonus Content”- 14 minutes of footage from the early access screening. 

May 4, 2026 - Posted by nicklyons1 | Blu-Ray review | Bart Millard, Christian Rock Band, Faith Based Movie, I Can Only Imagine, I Can Only Imagine 2 Blu-ray Review, Mercy me, Milo Ventimiglia