The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Extremely Successful Christian Movie Returns With Sequel
Dec 27, 2025
Andrew Erwin, co-founder of Kingdom Story Company and acclaimed filmmaker behind the hit film 'I Can Only Imagine,' discusses the exciting sequel set to release in 2026. He highlights the surprising box office success of the original, which raked in over $80 million. Andrew dives into the growing demand for quality faith-based films, emphasizing relatable storytelling that appeals to both believers and nonbelievers. He shares insights on avoiding political themes and focusing on redemption, while teasing the emotional depth of the upcoming sequel.
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Faith Films Became A Mainstream Business
- Faith-based films have grown from niche projects to a profitable movement with mainstream studio backing.
- Andrew Erwin says studios like Lionsgate now invest because the audience consistently buys tickets.
Small Budget, Big Breakout
- Erwin recounts I Can Only Imagine's $7 million budget turning into an $86 million box-office success.
- That breakout proved to studios that faith films could be a reliable business model.
Quality And Audience Demand Drive A Flywheel
- A rising cohort of skilled filmmakers and an awakened audience created a self-reinforcing growth cycle.
- Erwin calls it a providential 'flywheel' where quality and investment feed each other.