Washington [US], January 23: Ben Affleck is returning to the big screen in the highly anticipated sequel to his 2016 action hit, The Accountant. Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first look at The Accountant 2, with Affleck reprising his role as Christian Wolff, alongside Jon Bernthal.
The sequel continues the high-stakes journey of Wolff, a highly skilled and enigmatic figure with a troubled past. In The Accountant 2, Wolff is forced out of hiding after a close associate is murdered by mysterious assassins. To uncover the truth and solve the crime, Wolff recruits his estranged yet dangerous brother, Brax (played by Bernthal).
The film will also feature the return of JK Simmons as Ray King, the director of the Treasury Department’s financial crimes bureau, who appeared in the original film.
The storyline promises to be intense and emotional, with Wolff’s quest for justice taking him into dangerous territory. “Christian Wolff is pulled out of hiding by Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) after someone close to them is killed by unknown assassins. To solve the murder, Wolff must enlist the help of his estranged but lethal brother Brax,” according to People magazine.
The Accountant 2 is set to premiere at the SXSW Film Festival on March 8 before hitting theaters on April 25. However, several characters from the first film, including Anna Kendrick, Jeffrey Tambor, Jean Smart, and John Lithgow, will not be returning.
Directed once again by Gavin O’Connor and written by Bill Dubuque, the sequel preserves the gritty action and emotional depth of the original. Affleck is also producing the film alongside his longtime collaborator Matt Damon through their production company, Artists Equity. The duo has previously worked together on projects like Air (2023) and the Jennifer Lopez documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told.
Filming for The Accountant 2 took place in the spring of 2024, during which Affleck’s marriage to actress Jennifer Lopez ended in divorce in August 2024. The divorce was finalized in January 2025.