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Men in Black (MIB) is a science fiction franchise that began with the 1997 film, based on the Marvel comic series by Lowell Cunningham. The franchise follows a secret organization that monitors extraterrestrial activity on Earth. The series includes four films, an animated TV series, and several video games, blending action, humor, and sci-fi. The franchise is notable for the performances of Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, who portrayed Agents J and K, respectively.

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Men in Black
Created by
Lowell Cunningham, Barry Sonnenfeld
First Film
Men In Black
Latest Film
Men In Black: International
First TV Show
Men in Black: The Series
Latest TV Show
Men in Black: The Series
First Episode Air Date
October 11, 1997

Cast
Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Rip Torn, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rosario Dawson, Josh Brolin, Emma Thompson, Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson
TV Show(s)
Men in Black: The Series
Movie(s)
Men In Black, Men in Black II, Men in Black 3, Men In Black: International
Character(s)
Agent J, Agent K, Agent O, Agent H, Agent M, Zed, Frank the Pug, Edgar the Bug, Boris the Animal, Serleena
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