Overview

• The rights to the Jason Bourne franchise, previously held by Universal for over two decades, are now being shopped by WME on behalf of the Robert Ludlum estate.
• Major studios and streamers, including Skydance, Apple, and Netflix, have expressed interest in acquiring the rights to the franchise.
• Universal remains a potential bidder to regain the rights but faces stiff competition from other players in the industry.
• It is uncertain whether Matt Damon, who starred in four of the five Bourne films, will return for any future reboot or continuation.
• The Ludlum estate is also exploring options for other works in the late author’s library, potentially expanding beyond the Bourne series.