The Accountant 2 Prime Video: Release date announced by Amazon
Prime Video will release the action thriller sequel The Accountant 2 on June 5, Amazon announced Monday.
The film stars Ben Affleck reprising his role as Christian Wolff, a highly skilled CPA with autism.
The new instalment follows Wolff as he investigates the murder of a former associate who leaves behind a cryptic message to "find the accountant."
To aid in solving the case, Wolff enlists the help of his estranged younger brother Braxton, played by Jon Bernthal.
According to Amazon MGM Studios, 'Christian Wolff has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to 'find the accountant,' Wolff is compelled to solve the case.'
The Accountant 2 received mixed reviews, with USA TODAY movie critic Brian Truitt awarding it two and a half stars out of four.
Truitt noted the film 'subtracts the math, adds country line dancing, and doubles down on brotherly bonds,' resulting in a 'crime thriller sequel that's not as winning but still mostly satisfying.'
The first The Accountant film is also available to stream on Prime Video. Prime Video access comes with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually, with discounted options for eligible customers.
The final piece of the puzzle. The Accountant 2, streaming on Prime Video June 5. pic.twitter.com/h6IQUzXcKi — Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) June 2, 2025
Titles on Prime Video can also be rented or purchased without a subscription.
The sequel continues the story where the original left off, following Christian and Braxton Wolff as they uncover a deadly conspiracy while working alongside US Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina, played by Cynthia Addai-Robinson.
Together, they face a ruthless network determined to keep their secrets hidden.
The Accountant 2 streams exclusively on Prime Video starting June 5.
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