The Accountant 2 Prime Video Release Date Revealed: Ben Affleck Returns in Action-Packed Sequel

The wait is finally over for fans of The Accountant. The much-anticipated sequel, The Accountant 2, starring Ben Affleck, is officially landing on Prime Video on June 5. This action-packed thriller brings back the intense energy of the original film while adding new layers of danger, brotherhood, and high-stakes mystery.

Christian Wolff Returns with a New Case

Ben Affleck reprises his role as Christian Wolff, the math genius with autism who also happens to be a highly skilled combatant and forensic accountant. In The Accountant 2, Wolff is pulled into the investigation of a murder that hits too close to home. An old acquaintance is found dead, leaving behind one final message: “Find the accountant.” That message sends Wolff into a new case that’s more personal than ever.

He calls in backup in the form of his estranged brother, Braxton, played by Jon Bernthal. Together, the two dive into a twisted conspiracy involving government officials, encrypted secrets, and a shadowy network that wants them silenced.

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More Action, More Drama, and a Lot Less Math

The sequel takes a slightly different tone than the first. As USA TODAY’s Brian Truitt points out, “Take Ben Affleck’s original The Accountant, subtract the math, add country line dancing and multiply it by two brothers.” While that may sound odd, the result is a thriller that still delivers enough tension and excitement to satisfy fans.

Wolff’s knack for solving puzzles takes a backseat to the intense emotional tension between the brothers, as well as the brutal violence they encounter along the way. But make no mistake, Christian still brings his sharp mind and unique problem-solving skills to the forefront.

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How and Where to Watch

The Accountant 2 will be available exclusively on Prime Video starting Thursday, June 5. If you’ve got an Amazon Prime membership, you already have access. Prime subscriptions start at $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Discounted options are also available for eligible young adults and government-assistance recipients.

If you need a refresher before diving into the sequel, the original The Accountant is also available to stream on Prime Video.

Who’s in the Cast This Time Around

Ben Affleck leads the cast once again as Christian Wolff. Jon Bernthal returns as Braxton Wolff, Christian’s mercenary brother with a dark edge. Cynthia Addai-Robinson steps back into the role of Marybeth Medina, the U.S. Treasury agent who now works closely with the brothers.

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Also joining the cast are J.K. Simmons as Raymond King, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, Andrew Howard, Robert Morgan, and Grant Harvey. Together, this ensemble delivers the intensity and grit needed for a story packed with danger and double-crosses.

Where the Story Picks Up

The Accountant 2 continues the narrative right after the events of the first movie. Wolff is still on the move, solving problems no one else can. But this time, the stakes are deeply personal. A former associate is killed, secrets begin to unravel, and enemies close in fast.

Christian and Braxton must work through their broken relationship while staying one step ahead of a deadly conspiracy. They uncover dark truths involving the government and a web of hired killers willing to go to any length to keep things buried.