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New Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
‘It's Action with Intelligence'
You haven't made many sequels in your career. What made you want to carry on the story of The Accountant? We didn't know for sure that we were going to come back and do another one, but then the response to the first one was just so incredibly positive that it made sense. People would come up to me and say how they streamed the first one and loved it, and when are we going to get The Accountant 2? Christian Wolff is a character I was interested to come back to, and I was especially excited to explore more of this world with my director Gavin O'Connor and writer Bill Dubuque. They really came up with an idea for a sequel. So, we were all very happy to come back. A movie about an accountant is not what many would expect to be so thrilling. For those who are perhaps still catching up with his adventures, what kind of accountant is Christian Wolff? Christian Wolff is not your average accountant; that's fair to say. His gift is solving puzzles, complex problems and tracking down financial deception. He is super-smart when it comes to numbers, not so much with people and relationships. He also happens to be expertly trained, both as a money launderer and a deadly weapon. But in terms of managing his personal relationships, he has a hard time coping. He is trying to figure out how to have a relationship with a woman, how to be a good date and how to reconnect with his brother. That is really the heart of the character beyond what he does for a living and just what a deadly weapon he is.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'The Accountant 2' surpasses expectations with $65.7 million global box office gross
Ben Affleck 's return as Christian Wolff in The Accountant 2 has proven to be a box office success, amassing a global total of $65.7 million as of early May 2025. This impressive figure not only surpasses initial projections but also more than doubles the global earnings of Ridley Scott's The Last Duel , which concluded its theatrical run with $30.6 million worldwide. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Inside Operation Tupac: Pakistan's secret project to burn Kashmir Who is Asim Munir, the Zia-style general shaping Pakistan's faith-driven military revival 'Looking for partners, not preachers': India's strong message for EU amid LoC tensions The sequel, directed by Gavin O'Connor and written by Bill Dubuque, reunites Affleck with co-stars Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, and J.K. Simmons. New additions to the cast include Daniella Pineda and Allison Robertson. Released in the U.S. on April 25, 2025, by Amazon MGM Studios and internationally by Warner Bros. Pictures , the film had a production budget of $80 million. Strong domestic and international performance In its opening weekend, The Accountant 2 earned $24.5 million domestically, securing the third spot at the box office behind Sinners and the re-release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith . The film's domestic total stands at $41.2 million, complemented by an international haul of $13.2 million, bringing the worldwide gross to $54.4 million. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Innovative Jackets for Mountain Adventures [Buy Now] Trek Kit India Learn More Undo Continuing its momentum, the film added another $9.4 million domestically in subsequent weeks, elevating its global total to $65.7 million. Critical acclaim and audience reception The Accountant 2 has received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. CinemaScore reports an average grade of "A–", while 68% of PostTrak respondents indicated they would definitely recommend the film. Critics have highlighted the film's engaging action sequences and the dynamic between Affleck and Bernthal. Variety noted, "The Accountant 2 is an agreeably loopy hyperviolent good time," emphasizing the film's entertainment value. Live Events Future of the franchise Director Gavin O'Connor has confirmed that The Accountant 2 serves as the middle installment of a planned trilogy. He revealed that the concept of a three-part series was envisioned during the post-production of the original film, with the third installment already in development. With its strong box office performance and positive reception, The Accountant 2 has solidified its place as a successful sequel, paving the way for the anticipated conclusion of the trilogy.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Box-office collection updates: 'Sinners' is after Avatar's special record, 'Revenge of the Sith', 'The Accountant 2' score big
Live Events FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel "Sinners" earned $45 million in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada in its second weekend in theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. That's down a miniscule 6 per cent from its Easter holiday launch, the smallest drop in any genre since ' Avatar ' in 2009. Worldwide, 'Sinners' has now made $161.6 the industry, the showing proves the film's reach has broadened beyond horror fans to mainstream audiences wanting to see what the hype is about. Last weekend, men made up 56 per cent of the audience. This weekend, the gender divide narrowed to 50/50. Premium large format showings, like the 70mm IMAX screens, are also a big draw. IMAX screens worldwide accounted for some 21 per cent of the second weekend globally, a nearly 9 per cent increase from last expects significant drop off in a movie's second week of release. Even a 50 per cent dip is considered a solid number, baked into the movie math. When it's anything less than that, it's notable.'Sinners' easily topped the biggest new competition this week: 'The Accountant 2,' a sequel starring Ben Affleck and released by Amazon MGM Studios, which opened in third place with an estimated $24.5 million in its first weekend. Gavin O'Connor directed the film, which played in 3,610 theaters in North America. Audiences gave it a promising A- film that beat 'The Accountant 2' for second place was a 20-year-old Star Wars movie: 'Revenge of the Sith.' The anniversary re-release took in an estimated $25.2 million over the weekend, with many sellouts reported, more than doubling last year's release of 'The Phantom Menace.' Internationally, it earned $17 million from 34 territories, giving it a $42.2 million global weekend. It's one of the top grossing re-releases ever.'A Minecraft Movie' landed in fourth place with $22.7 million, bringing its domestic total to around $380 scary video game adaptation 'Until Dawn' also opened this weekend to an estimated $8 million, rounding out the top five. Sony Pictures released the film, starring Ella Rubin and Michael Cimino, which has earned $18.1 million 'Minecraft' and 'Sinners' wins have meant a huge boost for the April box office, which is up 102 PER CENT from April 2024. The annual box office is also up over 10 per cent from last year after running at a double-digit deficit in March. And this is all happening right before the industry's summer movie season kicks off on May 2 with Disney's 'Thunderbolts(asterisk).'Top 10 movies by domestic box officeWith final domestic figures due Monday, the following list factors in estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore:1. 'Sinners,' $45 million.2. 'Revenge of the Sith,' $25.2 million.3. 'The Accountant 2,' $24.5 million.4. 'A Minecraft Movie,' $22.7 million.5. 'Until Dawn,' $8 million.6. 'The King of Kings,' $4 million.7. 'The Amateur,' $3.8 million.8. 'Warfare,' $2.7 million.9. 'Pink Floyd at Pompeii -- MCMLXXII,' $2.6 million.10. 'The Legend of Ochi,' $1.4 million.A1. 'Sinners' is topping the chart.A2. "Sinners", "Revenge of the Sith", " The Accountant 2 ", "A Minecraft Movie", and "Until Dawn".
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ben Affleck's ‘The Accountant 2' fights for second place as ‘Sinners' leads box office, while ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith' shines in re-release
twitter It was reported that this weekend is shaping up to be a major one for the film industry, with three big titles making waves at the box office. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ben Affleck 's latest film, ' The Accountant 2 ', is competing closely with the re-released ' Star Wars: Episode III ' – Revenge of the Sith, while Sinners continues to outperform expectations in its second weekend. Revenge of the Sith, brought back to theaters by Disney and Lucasfilm to celebrate its 20th anniversary, earned $3.4 million during Thursday previews. That total beat out the $2.5 million preview earnings of 'The Accountant 2', which included early screenings held on April 15, known as 'Tax Day.' Despite the early lead by Revenge of the Sith, 'The Accountant 2' is reportedly gaining ground. Industry insiders shared that it could make between $23 million and $25 million over the weekend, which might be enough to take second place. Meanwhile, Sinners is the frontrunner, with projections suggesting it could make between $30 million and $40 million, thanks to excellent reviews and strong word-of-mouth. The rerelease of 'Revenge of the Sith' is doing much better than recent Star Wars rereleases. Last year, The Phantom Menace brought in $8.7 million on opening weekend, and Return of the Jedi made $5.1 million in 2023. Now, Sith could become one of the most successful re-releases in the franchise's history. As for 'The Accountant 2', the sequel reunites Ben Affleck with director Gavin O'Connor and features returning and new cast members, including Jon Bernthal and J.K. Simmons. The film has been received positively by viewers, scoring a 93% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 76% from critics — a big improvement over the first film's 53%. It premiered at SXSW and even won the Audience Award in the Headliners category. Meanwhile, Sinners, a vampire thriller starring Michael B. Jordan, has become a surprise hit. On Thursday alone, it earned $6.1 million, bringing its total to $77.5 million in just one week. The film had a strong $48 million opening over Easter weekend and has been praised by both critics and fans. Some say it's filmmaker Ryan Coogler 's best work so far. Other films in theaters include A Minecraft Movie, which continues to do well and is close to reaching $400 million in the U.S., and Until Dawn, a horror movie from Sony and Screen Gems. However, Until Dawn only managed $1 million on Thursday and is expected to have a slow weekend with just around $7 million. While box office figures may change slightly by Saturday, early reports suggest Sinners will remain on top, with 'The Accountant 2' and Revenge of the Sith battling it out just behind it. Stay updated with the latest Best Hindi Movies , Best Tamil Movies , Best Telugu Movies , Best english Movies , Best Malayalam Movies
Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The Accountant 2 review — Ben Affleck action flick is a guilty pleasure
The sequel that nobody wanted to a movie that few people loved emerges as the guilty pleasure ride of the week. Ben Affleck reteams with the director Gavin O'Connor and the writer Bill Dubuque (creator of TV's Ozark) for a riotous shoot-'em-up that luxuriates in rich character detail, labyrinthine plotting and satisfying high-stakes action sequences. It's all the more unexpected when considering the miserable limits of the first Accountant outing — a film that arrived in 2016 when the hitman genre had already reached a postmodern dead end. Back then we'd done everything from the kiddie hitman (Hanna) to the bullet-bending hitman (Wanted), the Cruise (Collateral) and Clooney (The American) versions and countless Tarantino iterations (the
