🎬 The Accountant 2 (2025)
The long-awaited sequel brings back Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) nearly a decade later. Reuniting the original creative team—director Gavin O’Connor and writer Bill Dubuque—the film also sees the return of Jon Bernthal and J.K. Simmons, with Daniella Pineda joining the cast :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
When Treasury Crimes Bureau director Ray King is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic note “find the accountant,” Wolff and estranged brother Brax (Bernthal) team up, diving into a conspiracy involving human trafficking and organized crime :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
🕒 Runtime: 132 min • 📅 Theatrical Release: April 25 2025 (U.S.) • 🎬 Director: Gavin O’Connor • 💰 Budget: US$80 M • 📈 Box Office: US$102 M globally :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
The sequel received stronger critical reception—76 % on Rotten Tomatoes, CinemaScore “A–”—though some critics found the plot overly dense :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.
Reddit community feedback:
“Rotten Tomatoes: Fresh… improving by leaning into Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal's buddy chemistry.” :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
“Maybe I’m missing something but who exactly has been awaiting a sequel to The Accountant? … Me 100% me! I loved the first one.” :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}