The Accountant 2’s best scenes have nothing to do with guns or hand-to-hand combat.

It’s not at all what I expected, but I think I loved every second of it.

The actual driving force behind much of the action in the film often feels like a different movie entirely.

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That’s not why we’re here, though.

The real reasonThe Accountant 2was made is immediately apparent when Bernthal and Affleck reunite.

Chris tries speed-dating with disastrous results.

Jon Bernthal and Ben Affleck in formation carrying guns in military uniforms in The Accountant 2

Brax overshares with a terrified woman after he completes a contract.

The brothers go line-dancing - also to disastrous results.

A few years ago,The Accountant 2looked like it wouldn’t happen.

The Accountant 2’s Long Journey To The Screen & Its Differences From The First Movie Explained By Director & Stars

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.

All I know is, I’d gladly watch Bernthal and Affleck on screen together as much as possible.

The Accountant2premiered at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival and is now playing in theaters.

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

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