The Accountant 2 Celebrated for Neurodivergent Hero

Ben Affleck returns as Christian Wolff, an autistic math savant and action hero, in 'The Accountant 2,' directed by Gavin O’Connor and written by Bill Dubuque. The film reunites Affleck with Jon Bernthal and Cynthia Addai-Robinson as the trio investigates a deadly conspiracy after the murder of an old acquaintance. Released in the US on April 25, 2025, with Amazon MGM Studios handling domestic distribution and Warner Bros. managing international rights, the sequel arrives nearly a decade after the original film's surprise box office success and streaming popularity. 'The Accountant 2' won the SXSW Audience Award, and organizations like the Michigan Association of CPAs have celebrated its release. Critics have praised the action, character chemistry, and the film's focus on brotherly dynamics and neurodivergence, positioning Wolff as a rare autistic action protagonist in mainstream cinema. Plans for a third installment are already in development.