Summary

• Universal Pictures confirms that the sixth installment of the Bourne film series is in development.
• Matt Damon is in talks to reprise his role as Jason Bourne, and his involvement could be crucial in the franchise reaching the $2 billion mark at the box office.
• The franchise has already made $1.637 billion from the first five movies, and if Jason Bourne 6 earns around $400 million, it will sur the $2 billion milestone.

The Bourne franchise will continue with a sixth film following the release of Jason Bourne in 2016, and the future movie has the chance to achieve a massive milestone for the series. Rumors surrounding the possibility of a sixth film have been alive and well since Matt Damon last played the titular character on the big screen. However, Universal Pictures confirmed that the project was officially in development in late 2023. So far, not much is known about the movie except that it will be directed by Edward Berger, who is most known for helming All Quiet on the Western Front.

The released report about Jason Bourne 6 also revealed that Damon is in talks to reprise his role as the former CIA assassin. Unfortunately, the actor hasn't officially signed on for the film as of the writing of this article. But if Damon does return (and has a significant role in the movie), the next installment in the Bourne franchise could result in a remarkable win for the series.

Jason Bourne 6 Could Turn Bourne Into A $2 Billion Franchise

The first five films in the Bourne franchise — The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bourne Legacy, and Jason Bourne — have made a total of $1.637 billion at the box office during their theatrical runs over the past 20 years. Their respective box office earnings are:

Jason Bourne 6 just needs to earn around $400 million in movie theaters worldwide for the franchise to reach $2 billion, a massive feat for any film series. Given that the last movie made that amount and more in 2016, it's quite possible that the installment could reach $400 million at the box office. However, Matt Damon was the star of Jason Bourne, so his possible involvement in Jason Bourne 6 might be the key to the franchise crossing the $2 billion threshold.

If Bourne Doesn't Reach This Milestone, Jason Bourne 6 Could Be A Disappointment

If the sixth film doesn't earn at least $400 million at the box office, it will be a significant letdown that could be attributed to a couple of factors. Two previous movies in the series (The Bourne Ultimatum and Jason Bourne) have proven that the franchise can be successful. However, they featured Matt Damon, and the fifth installment was the actor's first time playing the titular character in nine years, which made its appeal even greater. The possibility of Jason Bourne 6 making $400 million during its future theatrical run (and turning the series into a $2 billion franchise) seems to rest on Damon's shoulders.