Ben Affleck box office milestones with The Accountant 2 continue to draw attention as the action thriller sequel is poised to surpass another major benchmark, advancing on Affleck’s all-time highest-grossing movies chart. Six weeks into its theatrical run, The Accountant 2, directed by Gavin O’Connor and featuring Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, and J.K. Simmons, is set to move up the ranks as it continues its performance in North American theaters.
The Accountant 2 Surpasses Another Box Office Benchmark
According to reports, The Accountant 2 will quickly exceed $65 million in box office revenue during its sixth week, pushing it just past Field of Dreams, which previously held the 16th spot among Ben Affleck’s domestic hits with $64.5 million. Despite Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice staying secure at the top of Affleck’s chart with a domestic total of more than $330 million, this achievement marks a significant milestone for The Accountant 2 among Affleck’s roles.
Affleck’s return as Christian Wolff, joined by Jon Bernthal’s Brax, Cynthia Addai-Robinson’s Marybeth Medina, and J.K. Simmons’ Ray King, signals a successful follow-up to the 2016 original. Notably, director Gavin O’Connor has also returned, further anchoring the connection to the first movie. The sequel draws in both loyal audiences and new viewers eager to see how the storyline—featuring the return of Justine and the Neuroscience School—develops in unexpected ways, potentially opening doors for future extensions of the franchise.
Position Among Ben Affleck’s Highest-Earning Films
With its climb past Field of Dreams, The Accountant 2 is now among Affleck’s twenty biggest box office successes domestically and internationally. However, it still trails behind the original The Accountant, which sits at number fourteen with $86 million. For The Accountant 2 to break into Affleck’s top fifteen, it needs to add roughly $21 million to its domestic haul. To join his top five films, such as Pearl Harbor with its $198.5 million total, the road ahead is even steeper, requiring a substantial rise in ticket sales—a challenging prospect at this point in its run.
The landscape for The Accountant 2’s continued performance is complicated by the fact that, six weeks after release, the number of theaters screening the film is declining. This reduction will likely mean slower box office growth moving forward. On the financial side, with a reported production budget of $80 million (not including marketing), and recent global earnings just over $100 million, The Accountant 2 still faces the task of earning another estimated $60 million globally before it turns a profit. These figures shed light on the realities facing mid-budget action films in today’s competitive theatrical market.
The Path Forward as Competition Intensifies
Looking ahead, The Accountant 2 is set to be available on streaming soon through Amazon MGM, though no official streaming release date has been announced. While it should remain in theaters for a short while longer, the reduction in screens makes significant growth in its box office ranking unlikely. As things stand, The Accountant 2 is expected to hover just beyond the top fifteen of Affleck’s career box office results domestically.
Critically, The Accountant 2 has garnered a warmer reception than its 2016 predecessor, yet its box office outcome might prove to be lower. The movie’s performance has likely been shaped by fierce competition from recent major releases, including Ryan Coogler’s Sinner and upcoming blockbusters like Tom Cruise‘s Mission: Impossible 8 and Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch. In comparison, its 2016 predecessor faced off against films such as Kevin Hart: What Now? and The Girl on the Train, a less crowded lineup. Given the current environment, whatever momentum remains for The Accountant 2 in theaters may be modest, though strong streaming numbers could compensate for a softer box office finish.
The ongoing evolution of Ben Affleck’s box office milestones with The Accountant 2 underscores the shifting dynamics of theatrical success and the growing role of platforms like Amazon MGM in maximizing a film’s long-term impact, especially for sequels led by established stars and directors. While the road to the very top of Affleck’s highest-grossing list may be steep, the sustained interest in the franchise suggests opportunities for future expansion and continued relevance in an ever-changing industry.
