The Accountant 2continues Christian Wolff’s story, but it may not be the end, which could lead to questions about post-credits scenes. It took nine years for a sequel toThe Accountantto come out, but now that it’s here, whether the franchise will continue becomes a focus.The Accountant 2brings back Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff,Jon Bernthal as his brother Braxton, and a few other characters from the original film. And after the 2016 film became a box office hit, it didn’t take much for discussions aboutThe Accountant 3to begin.
Ahead ofThe Accountant 2’s release, Amazon MGM has not confirmed plans for a third film. That does not mean that it will not happen, nor does it indicate that there’s no setup for the threequel in the second installment. AnyonewatchingThe Accountant 2in theaters or on streamingwill likely wonder whether there’s a post-credits scene that directly teases what’s next. Franchises using credits scenes has become an increasingly common practice in Hollywood during the 21st century, but that didn’t guarantee Ben Affleck’s action series would, especially since the first film didn’t.
The Accountant 2 Does Not Have A Post-Credits Scene
There’s No Direct Tease For The Accountant 3
It is confirmed thatthere is no post-credits scene attached toThe Accountant 2. There are no surprise tag scenes in the mid or end credits that audiences could miss. Watching the credits is still encouraged to see the names of everyone who worked on the movie. While the lack of a post-credits scene teasing Christian and Braxton’s next adventure may be disappointing for some, it continues the franchise’s tradition of not including one.
The Accountant 3 Has Already Been Teased Without An Accountant 2 Credits Scene
Another Sequel Is Wanted
Even without a post-credits scene forThe Accountant 2, there has still been teases forThe Accountant 3. Franchise director Gavin O’Connor previously confirmed he had ideas for a third film that would once again bring Affleck and Bernthal’s characters together. Exact plot details are unconfirmed, butThe Accountant 2’s ending does lay some groundwork for how the franchise could continue.It’s even been suggested that Dana Cummings could return afterAnna Kendrick’s absence fromThe Accountant 2.
Whether or notThe Accountant 3happens will depend on how the current sequel performs. It’s received strong reviews, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, and is projected to do well at the box office. That should give Amazon MGM some confidence to makeThe Accountant 3and give the threequel an official green light. But, in the event that a third film is not made,The Accountant 2not having a post-credits scene will become a better decision. It’s better not to promise a movie that may not happen.
