The Accountant 2 Earns $2.5M in Previews, Expects $25-30M Weekend

The Accountant 2, starring Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal, has debuted strongly at the North American box office, earning $2.5 million in Thursday previews—significantly higher than its predecessor—and is expected to gross $25–30 million during its opening weekend. The sequel, directed by Gavin O’Connor, has generally received favorable reviews, with a Rotten Tomatoes critics score around 75–78% and a notably high audience score, indicating positive word-of-mouth. While some critics praised the film’s action, character dynamics, and nuanced portrayal of neurodiversity, others felt it struggled with chaotic plotting and less sensitive handling of its themes. Although The Accountant 2 is projected to perform well, its $80 million production budget means it will need strong continued box office results to become profitable. The story continues the journey of Christian Wolff as he investigates a murder with the help of his brother Brax, drawing the attention of dangerous adversaries. Despite not claiming the top box office spot due to competition, the film is poised to outperform the original and solidify its status as a sequel success.