The Accountant 2 Reviews & Rotten Tomatoes Beat the First Film Easily

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The Accountant 2 Reviews & Rotten Tomatoes Beat the First Film Easily

Following early screenings, The Accountant 2 has earned strong reviews and an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of its theatrical release. Critics have highlighted its sharp character dynamics and entertaining action.

Directed by Gavin O’Connor, the sequel reunites Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal in a high-stakes investigation with comedic undertones. The film is gaining attention for its performances, especially Bernthal’s, and its fresh take on the original’s formula.

The Accountant 2 reviews praise Jon Bernthal’s ‘scene-stealing performance’

The Accountant 2 has received mostly positive reviews, with Jon Bernthal’s performance repeatedly highlighted by critics.

Carla Hay of Culture Mix wrote that the sequel “overcomes its predictable action formulas with a scene-stealing performance from Jon Bernthal.” Zach Pope of Zach Pope Reviews stated, “The Accountant 2 thrives on the brotherly chemistry between Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal,” while Chris Joyce of Movies and Munchies said, “The shared moments between Affleck and Bernthal are the highlight of the storytelling, both effectively stealing the scenes from each other.”

Bernthal’s return as Braxton Wolff stands out in several reviews. Sean Boelman of FandomWire noted, “Thanks to the ineffable charm of Ben Affleck and especially Jon Bernthal, this sequel ends up being a good time at the movies.” Kristen Lopez of The Film Maven added, “When the movie is about two brothers struggling to relate to the outside world and each other it’s heartfelt, it’s fun to watch, and it’s funny as hell.”

Ernesto Valenzuela of DiscussingFilm wrote, “The Accountant 2 features Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal at the top of their game.”

The Accountant 2’s Rotten Tomatoes score is much higher than the first film

As of April 22, 2025, The Accountant 2 holds an 84% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 43 reviews.

In contrast, the original The Accountant (2016) scored 53% from 285 reviews. Critics praised the sequel’s improved reception for its comedic tone, stronger character dynamics, and risk-taking narrative.

Amazon MGM Studios will release The Accountant 2 theatrically on April 25, 2025.