'I Can Only Imagine 2' Jake Giles Netter/Lionsgate Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment There seemed little need for a follow-up to the 2018 inspirational drama I Can Only Imagine. That film depicted how Bart Millard, the leader of the Christian band MercyMe, wrote the hit song that gave the film its title, inspired by the recent death of the father who had been abusive to him for much of his childhood.