The Accountant 2 has been in development for a few years but there is still no progress. Here’s everything we know so far!
When The Accountant was released in 2016, Warner Bros. saw instant success at the box office along with critical and commercial acclaim. Was it among the best crime thrillers available at the time? Well, definitely.
The film follows Affleck as Christian Wolff, an autistic forensic accountant who uncovers a series of shady financial dealings at the company Living Robotics. In terms of sequels, earnings at the box office and fan reaction are typically what indicate the need for a follow-up film. With a $40 million budget, “The Accountant” made over $150 million in revenue globally, indicating that a second part will be coming our way.
Well, as icing on the cake for fans, producer Mark Williams of The Accountant has revealed that a follow-up to the suspenseful thriller starring Ben Affleck is in the works. So when is it going to premiere? What will it be about? Well, to know, keep on reading.
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When will The Accountant 2 Premiere?
The Accountant premiered in theaters in 2016, and just one year later Deadline confirmed that Ben Affleck and director Gavin O’Connor were set to return for a sequel.
We got the second official update in 2021 when O’Connor was a guest on CinemaBlend’s podcast. He revealed a few more details about the show.
Even though it was reportedly in development for years, O’Connor revealed that he had “just closed that deal” in 2021 to have the film made:
There will not be a ‘Way Back sequel,’ but we are doing an ‘Accountant’ sequel. We literally just closed that deal. We’re doing ‘The Accountant again.
As things stand today, The Accountant 2 is confirmed, at least according to reports from 2021 and comments by director Gavin O’Connor.
As of 22 December 2023, there is no update on when the production begin. However, we do know that Gavin O’Connor is returning to direct, with Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal both reprising their roles as Christian and Braxton Wolff.
Some reports claim that the production will begin as soon as January 2024. So, based on the production timeline followed for the first installment, we will have to wait until October 2025 at the earliest to see The Accountant 2.
What will The Accountant 2 be about?
Although The Accountant 2’s plot details are still unknown, Gavin O’Connor’s remarks from the film’s initial confirmation have provided insight into the general idea of the story. Braxton Wolff will be a primary focus in the follow-up.
In The Accountant, it was revealed that Brax was Christian’s long-lost brother; The Accountant 2’s plot will probably go into much more detail on this. O’Connor also revealed that there will be a third film in the trilogy, indicating that Christian Wolff’s tale will not conclude with The Accountant 2.
I’ve always wanted to do three because what, the second one’s going to be more with — we’re going to integrate his brother into the story. So there’ll be more screen time for Bernthal in the second one.” O’Connor explained on the 2021 Reel Blend podcast, “And then the third movie’s going to be, I call it, ‘Rain Man on steroids.’ The third movie is going to be the two brothers, this odd couple. The third one is going be a buddy picture.
Who is in the cast of Accountant 2?
While most of The Accountant 2’s cast is still unknown, it is known that Ben Affleck and John Bernthal will be playing the same roles they did in the first film. Along with them, the following people could rejoin The Accountant 2’s cast. Check it out:
- Anna Kendrick as Dana Cummings
- J.K. Simmons as Ray King
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Marybeth Medina
- Alison Wright as Justine
- Jeffrey Tambor as Francis Silverberg.
Is there any trailer?
No, there isn’t. The trailer is too far away for us to see since there isn’t even a release window yet. Fans will therefore have to wait far longer than they anticipated. But keep checking back since we’ll be the first to share any new information.
Where to watch The Accountant?
It might be a good idea to watch “The Accountant” again or for the first time while we wait for the sequel’s updates. The Accountant is available for streaming on Hulu or for rental on websites such as Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and YouTube.
