The Bourne Franchise is an action-thriller series conceived initially by Robert Ludlum in the Bourne novel series. The film adaptations began with The Bourne Identity in 2002 with Matt Damon starring as Jason Bourne, a man who, after regaining his memories, learns that he was a top CIA assassin, with his former employer trying to kill him to tie up loose ends. The mantle eventually was briefly handed over to a new protagonist, Aaron Cross, portrayed by Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy. A television show titled Treadstone was created to tell the story of the titular agency behind the program but was canceled after one season.
Jason Bourne
- Created by
- Robert Ludlum
- First Film
- The Bourne Identity
- Cast
- Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Julia Stiles, Brian Cox, Gabriel Mann, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz
- TV Show(s)
- Treadstone
- Character(s)
- Jason Bourne, Marie Helena Kreutz, Nicolette Parsons, Ward Abbott, Nykwanna Wombosi, Aaron Cross, Dr. Marta Shearing
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“Pains Me To Say, But… Probably The Best One”: Tony Gilroy Re The Bourne Identity As “An Absolute Rollercoaster Of Sh*t That Turned Into A Success”
Writer Tony Gilroy re his time working on The Bourne Identity, and how he and the film's team were able to turn the project around.
Surprisingly, The Biggest Challenge For A Jason Bourne Reboot Movie Wouldn't Be Recasting Matt Damon
Jason Bourne could be coming back, but if the franchise does get a reboot, it has a huge hurdle to overcome, and it's not just recasting Matt Damon.
A Jason Bourne Reboot? We Had One 13 Years Ago & It Now Has Just 56% On Rotten Tomatoes
The news that the Jason Bourne series may soon receive a reboot would be a lot more exciting if the franchise's last reboot wasn't a critical flop.
Jason Bourne Getting The Reboot Treatment Would Mean Ignoring The Big Story We've All Wanted For 13 Years
Jason Bourne's possible reboot would mean ignoring a potential Matt Damon and Jeremy Renner crossover that's been teased by the franchise for years.
Jason Bourne Franchise Rights For Sale, Bidders Reportedly Revealed With Potential Reboot In Play
Jason Bourne could have a new home, and a reboot, as franchise rights leave Universal nine years after the last movie with new bidders in talks.
Will Jeremy Renner Ever Return to the Jason Bourne Franchise?
Could Jeremy Renner ever make his return to the Bourne franchise? Screen Rant investigates the possibilities, including Renner's scrapped Bourne Legacy 2 plans.
Thanks, John Wick, For Finally Fixing An Annoying Hollywood Action Movie Problem
John Wick fixed a problem that had plagued the action genre for over a decade, and it all started with another iconic thriller: The Bourne Identity.
Why Jeremy Renner’s Bourne Legacy Didn’t Get A Sequel
Though the Jason Bourne franchise made a new movie in 2016, Jeremy Renner's The Bourne Legacy never got a sequel, and there's a simple reason why.
Bourne 6 Reports Get Uncertain Update From Director 11 Months After Matt Damon Sequel Announcement
Director Edward Berger offers an uncertain update on Bourne 6's progress nearly a year after he was first attached to the Matt Damon sequel.
Bourne 6: Original Franchise Star Addresses Potential Return For Matt Damon Sequel
Exclusive: Julia Stiles addresses the chances of her potential return for Jason Bourne 6 as development continues on the Matt Damon sequel.
Matt Damon's First Jason Bourne Replacement Was This $94.5M Box Office Bomb That Just Hit Prime Video
Although the future of the Bourne franchise is still largely TBD, Matt Damon & Paul Greengrass teamed up for an overlooked Bourne follow-up in 2010.
It's Not Too Late For Matt Damon & Jeremy Renner's Bourne Crossover Movie
The Jason Bourne franchise is not over yet, and with a sixth movie on the way, a team-up between Bourne and Aaron Cross is more possible than ever.
How To Watch The Jason Bourne Movies In Order (Chronologically & By Release Date)
The Jason Bourne movie franchise consists of five feature films, and thankfully, the chronological order of them is pretty straightforward.
Why A Bourne Legacy Sequel With Jeremy Renner Fell Apart Revealed By Director
Director Justin Lin reveals just how far his The Bourne Legacy sequel got into development, and why the Jeremy Renner follow-up ultimately fell apart.
I'm Devastated That Jeremy Renner's Jason Bourne Sequel Idea Still Hasn't Been Made
Jeremy Renner has revealed that a Jason Bourne/Aaron Cross crossover was once on the cards – and it's a shame the Matt Damon team-up never happened.
Jeremy Renner Details Bourne 5 Pitch That Featured Matt Damon Team Up
Jeremy Renner shares his unrealized idea for the fifth Jason Bourne movie that involved a team up between him and franchise star Matt Damon.
Every Bourne Movie Failed To Break A Big Matt Damon Box Office Record Despite Making $1.6B
Surprisingly, none of the movies in the $1.6 billion Bourne franchise have ever broken one big box office record for leading star Matt Damon.
2020's Movie Flop That Made Just $6 Million Was Almost The Perfect Jason Bourne Replacement
The 2020 flop The Rhythm Section, which made under $6 million at the box office, could have been a good replacement for the Jason Bourne movies.
10 Best Assassins In The Bourne Movies, Ranked
The Jason Bourne franchise has introduced many lethal assassins in each movie. However, some are much more memorable than other for various reasons.
Matt Damon's Bourne 6 Return Must Learn From A New $1 Billion Action Franchise To Succeed
A prospective sixth film in the Jason Bourne franchise should learn some important lessons from how the action genre has evolved in recent years.