Jason Bourne Franchise Rights Enter Competitive Bidding War

WME is shopping the Bourne franchise rights, with Skydance, Apple, Netflix, and Universal vying to secure the $1.64 billion spy series.

The Jason Bourne franchise, previously housed at Universal Pictures, is being shopped by WME on behalf of the Robert Ludlum estate.
Major players in the bidding include Skydance, Apple, Netflix, and Universal, which could retain the rights with a competitive offer.
The franchise has generated $1.64 billion globally across five films since its debut in 2002, with Matt Damon starring in four installments.
The future direction of the franchise is uncertain, with potential options including a reboot or the return of Matt Damon, though no decisions have been made.
This bidding war reflects Hollywood's growing focus on acquiring established intellectual properties to strengthen content offerings in a competitive market.