Jason Bourne Movies Get Major Update for Matt Damon Series

The Jason Bourne franchise may be readying to return, with Variety reporting that NBCUniversal has acquired all the rights to Robert Ludlum’s book series.

What’s the new Jason Bourne movie update?

The deal, according to Variety, will see NBCUniversal gain all rights, excluding publishing, to the book series in perpetuity. Variety’s report mentions that this now paves the way for “new installments” for Matt Damon’s Jason Bourne. While no official new movie was announced, it seems like NBCU has big plans for the franchise due to the sum they paid.

No official terms were disclosed, but Variety’s report notes that the deal came as part of a “highly competitive bidding situation” that had upwards of seven offers. In the end, NBCU’s offer, which is said to be “a massive nine-figure proposal,” won out.

“Since its debut in 2002, the iconic Bourne franchise has reshaped the spy genre with groundbreaking films that set new standards for cinematic action,” said Universal Pictures president Peter Cramer. “We’re energized to continue expanding the Bourne universe into the future with exciting new stories for global audiences.”

The Bourne film series began back in 2002, with The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman and starring Damon in the titular role. The film franchise follows the titular Jason Bourne, a CIA assassin suffering from amnesia, played by Damon. The franchise is based on Ludlum’s books, and has produced five films so far, the most recent of which was 2016’s Jason Bourne.

In total, the Bourne movie franchise is one of the most successful and popular in all of Hollywood. To date, the series has grossed over $1.6 billion, and also helped popularize the more gritty and realistic tones that action thrillers have adopted in the 2000s.

(Source: Variety)

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