From 2016 to 2023,Ben Affleck took on the legendary role of Bruce Wayne, aka Batman.

However, among these appearances,Affleck never got his own Batman movie.

This could be Affleck’s chance to finally redeem himself as an action star.

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It earned only $16 million at the box office on a budget of $65 million.

Furthermore, the movie received a 32% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Because of this,Affleck has a lot of catching up to do in the action genre.

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Simmons is set to reprise his role as Ray King.

However, this isn’t the only collaboration Simmons and Affleck have made.

Notably, Simmons played Commissioner Gordon during Affleck’s time as Bruce Wayne.

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In general,The Accountant 2has an outstanding cast.

His intensity makes him perfect for an action flick likeThe Accountant 2.All of this only helps Affleck’s case.

Though the actor has succeeded in big franchises before, superhero IPs are risky.

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All in all, hopes are high that Ben Affleck can make a strong comeback.

Alongside Marybeth Medina, they confront a relentless data pipe of killers determined to maintain their secrets.

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Ben Affleck, dressed in black, runs with a gun in hand.

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The Accountant 2, released in 2025, sees Ben Affleck reprising his role as Christian Wolff. When an old acquaintance is murdered, Wolff enlists his estranged brother, Brax, to unravel a deadly conspiracy. Alongside Marybeth Medina, they confront a relentless network of killers determined to maintain their secrets.

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