EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM Studios, once again, is showing its commitment to the big screen with The Accountant 2, which will make a theatrical splash on April 25, 2025. Until now, no release plans were made public about the sequel starring Ben Affleck and directed by Gavin O’Connor.
That final April date proved a solid frame for Amazon MGM this year with the Luca Guadagnino-directed, Zendaya-starring Challengers, which opened to $15 million, made $50.1M stateside and $94.2M overall worldwide.
Currently, Accountant 2 is the only studio wide entry on April 25 next year, the weekend before Marvel Studios kicks off summer with Thunderbolts* on May 2.
Blurb for Accountant 2: When her former boss is killed by unknown assassins, Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) is forced to contact Christian Wolff (Affleck) to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but highly lethal brother Brax (Jon Bernthal), Chris applies his brilliant mind and less-than-legal methods to piece together the unsolved puzzle. As they get closer to the truth, the trio draw the attention of some of the most ruthless killers alive — all intent on putting a stop to their search.
Pic, which was penned by the first installment’s Bill Dubuque, also stars Oscar winner J.K. Simmons, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, Robert Morgan and Grant Harvey.
The Accountant was released by Warner Bros in 2016, earning $155M at the worldwide box office; it was the most-rented digital film of 2017. It continues to be popular among audiences: following its recent debut on Netflix, the film ranked No. 1 on the service’s Global Top 10 Movies chart.
Artists Equity, which serves as the studio on The Accountant 2, acquired sequel rights from Warner Bros and brought the movie to Amazon MGM. Artists Equity produces with 51 Entertainment. Producers are Affleck, Matt Damon, Lynette Howell Taylor and Mark Williams.