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The Accountant 2’ Hits Theaters with Strong Reviews and Plans for a Trilogy

Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal return in the sequel praised for its action, humor, and nuanced autism representation.

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Braxton (Jon Bernthal) and Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) join forces for "The Accountant 2."
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Overview

  • The Accountant 2, released April 25, 2025, reunites Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal as brothers Christian and Braxton Wolff in an action-packed sequel.
  • Early reviews highlight the film’s certified fresh 76% Rotten Tomatoes score, with critics praising the chemistry between Affleck and Bernthal and the movie’s blend of humor and action.
  • The sequel shifts toward a buddy-comedy tone while maintaining the franchise’s focus on authentic autism representation, including casting actors on the spectrum.
  • Director Gavin O’Connor and writer Bill Dubuque have confirmed plans for a trilogy, with ideas for a third installment already in discussion.
  • Produced by Amazon MGM Studios with an $80 million budget, the film builds on the cult success of the 2016 original and explores themes of family, trauma, and redemption.