Jason Bourne Franchise Rights Up for Sale, Potentially Leaving Universal

WME and the Ludlum estate are shopping the iconic spy series, with Skydance, Apple, Netflix, and Universal in a competitive bidding race.

The Jason Bourne franchise, which has grossed $1.64 billion globally across five films, is officially up for sale.
WME and the estate of late author Robert Ludlum are managing the sale process, seeking a new home for the franchise.
Potential buyers include major players like Skydance, Apple, and Netflix, while Universal Pictures could retain the rights by outbidding competitors.
The future of the series, including creative direction and Matt Damon's involvement, remains uncertain at this early stage.
The franchise, based on Robert Ludlum's 1980 novel 'The Bourne Identity,' has been a cultural touchstone, influencing the spy genre with its grounded storytelling.