Why Ben Affleck’s The Accountant Sequel Took So Long

The Accountant 2 hit theaters April 25, 2025, nine years after Ben Affleck's first installment in the franchise — although Gavin O'Connor had been trying to produce the sequel for almost a decade. The crime thriller first premiered in 2016 and centers around a gifted accountant (Affleck) who commits fraud for a number of criminal organizations. The film was the target of much criticism, generating discussions about whether The Accountant is worth watching, yet the feature has continued to find new audiences years after release.