Director
Gavin O’Connor
(THE ACCOUNTANT, THE WAY BACK)

Starring
Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal and Cynthia Addai-Robinson

Firstly, I want to start with the fact that The Accountant ranks incredibly high for this reviewer. In fact, it’s probably on par with John Wick as my favourite Action/Thriller film. So with that in mind, I did go into this one with a high bar. I’m glad to say that I did not go home disappointed.

Ben Affleck returns in The Accountant 2, a sequel that not only builds on the gritty brilliance of the original but manages to sharpen its focus and raise the emotional and narrative stakes. Director Gavin O’Connor once again finds that rare balance between cerebral thriller and pulse-raising action, crafting a film that is both smart and deeply satisfying.

Affleck reprises his role as Christian Wolff, the brilliant autistic CPA with a dangerous side gig as a freelance enforcer. This time around, the plot delves deeper into Christian’s past while drawing him into a new conspiracy that’s more personal and morally complex. It’s a clever expansion of the first film’s world—more layered, more intense, and just as stylish.

The action scenes are meticulously choreographed and there’s a clarity to the filmmaking that’s rare in modern action: every movement matters, every bullet counts. But what really makes The Accountant 2 stand out is how it further humanizes its protagonist. Affleck gives a restrained yet emotionally resonant performance, portraying Wolff with even more nuance, vulnerability, and dry wit than before.

The supporting cast also shines. Jon Bernthal returns as Christian’s brother Braxton, with all his charisma and grit from the first film but amplified to perfection. The sibling dynamic between his character and Christian evolves in meaningful ways throughout the sequel and their interactions are moreish to the audience. Increasing this character’s screen time was a masterstroke from writer Bill Dubuque. Cynthia Addai-Robinson returning as federal finance agent Maybeth Medina adds a solid grounding, and the introduction of a new antagonist adds a fresh layer of tension.

The film’s pacing is tight, the script is sharp, and the score—once again composed with mathematical precision—elevates every scene. The Accountant 2 is the rare sequel that justifies its existence by taking almost everything that worked in the first movie and making it better. The only area that was perhaps lacking was the slightly fewer number of action sequences, and if you ask my wife, the lack of financial fraud this time around was disappointing (but she might be an outlier there).

That being said, whether you’re here for the action, the character study, or the complex web of numbers and bullets, The Accountant 2 adds up to a win.

The Account 2 is in cinemas now.