God's Not Dead 2 May 2026

as Brooke Thawley, the student whose inquiry sparks the trial.

The sequel features a cast of recognizable Hollywood veterans and figures from the faith-based community: God's Not Dead 2

The film's primary narrative follows Wesley as she faces a lawsuit from a zealous civil liberties group, represented by the "smarmy" prosecuting attorney Pete Kane (Ray Wise), who aims to prove that "God is dead" in the eyes of the law. Wesley is defended by an inexperienced but determined public defender, Tom Endler (Jesse Metcalfe). The case evolves from a simple disciplinary matter into a trial intended to establish the historical existence of Jesus as a legitimate subject of educational discourse. Cast and Characters as Brooke Thawley, the student whose inquiry sparks

Released in 2016, God’s Not Dead 2 shifts the franchise’s focus from the university lecture hall to the public school classroom, trading philosophical debates for a high-stakes legal battle. Directed by Harold Cronk, the sequel centers on Grace Wesley (Melissa Joan Hart), a devout history teacher whose career is jeopardized after she answers a student’s question about the historical Jesus by quoting Scripture. Plot and Core Conflict The case evolves from a simple disciplinary matter

as Grace Wesley, the teacher at the center of the controversy.

reprising his role as Reverend David Hill, who faces his own legal challenges regarding government subpoenas of his sermons.