The Bourne series, based on the novels by Robert Ludlum, is one of the most successful action-thriller franchises of all time. Matt Damon has played the titular role of Jason Bourne, a former CIA assassin who suffers from amnesia, in four of the five films so far. The last film, Jason Bourne, came out in 2016 and left fans wondering if there will be another sequel. Here is everything we know about the sixth film in the Bourne franchise.

A New Director Is in Talks to Helm the Project

According to Deadline, Universal Pictures is in early development on the next installment in the Bourne franchise, and has approached Edward Berger, the Oscar-nominated director of All Quiet on the Western Front, to direct the film. Berger’s war film, which was released in 2022, won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. He is also known for his work on the TV series Patrick Melrose and The Terror.

Berger would be the fourth director to take on the Bourne series, following Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity), Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Jason Bourne), and Tony Gilroy (The Bourne Legacy).

Matt Damon Is Anxious to Reprise His Role as Jason Bourne

While there is no official confirmation that Matt Damon will return as Jason Bourne, the actor has expressed his interest and excitement in working with Berger on the new film. In a February 2024 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Damon said that he was “anxious” to make another Bourne film, but admitted that he had no details about the project.

“I would love to work with him – he’s working on it. I’m as anxious as you are to see if this thing is – I hope it’s great and that we can do it,” he said.

Damon also hinted that he might not be able to play the character for much longer, as he is “not getting any younger”. He said that “at a certain point, someone’s going to need to take it over”.

There Is No Script or Release Date Yet

Since the film is in the earliest stages of development, there is no script or plot synopsis available yet. It is also unclear if any of the other cast members from the previous films, such as Julia Stiles, Alicia Vikander, Tommy Lee Jones, or Vincent Cassel, will reprise their roles or if there will be any new additions to the cast.

There is also no release date or release year for the film yet. The previous films were released between 2002 and 2016, with an average gap of four years between each film. However, given that the development of the sixth film started in late 2023, it is likely that the film will not hit the theaters until 2025 or later.

The Bourne Franchise Has Been a Huge Box Office Success

The Bourne franchise has been one of the most profitable and critically acclaimed action-thriller franchises of all time. The five films have grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide, with an average of $328 million per film. The films have also received positive reviews from critics and audiences, with an average of 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.7 on IMDb.

The films have been praised for their realistic and gritty style, their intense and well-choreographed action sequences, their complex and intriguing plots, and their stellar performances, especially by Damon, who has been nominated for several awards for his portrayal of Jason Bourne.

The films have also spawned a spin-off TV series, Treadstone, which premiered in 2019 and focused on the origins and operations of the CIA black ops program that created Jason Bourne and other super-soldiers. The series was canceled after one season due to low ratings.

The Bourne franchise has also influenced many other action films and franchises, such as the James Bond, Mission: Impossible, and John Wick series, which have adopted some of the elements and techniques of the Bourne films.

The Bourne series has been a cultural phenomenon that has captivated millions of fans around the world. With the news of a sixth film in the works, fans are eagerly awaiting more updates and details on the project. Will Matt Damon return as Jason Bourne? Will the film live up to the expectations and standards of the previous films? Will the film introduce a new protagonist or antagonist? These are some of the questions that fans are hoping to get answers to in the near future.