Universal has lost the rights to the Jason Bourne franchise, with Netflix, Apple, Skydance & more said to be interested.
THR reports that Jason Bourne is looking for a new home. The action franchise has called Universal home for over two decades, but the rights to Jason Bourne have reverted back to the Robert Ludlum estate.
WME is shopping the rights to other studios and streamers on behalf of Ludlum’s estate, with the goal being to “find a new home for the franchise and make the superspy a more regular presence onscreen.” Skydance, Apple, and Netflix have reportedly met with the estate, and even Universal could win back the rights if they’re willing to shell out the cash. It’s not certain if Matt Damon will continue to be involved, but you would imagine that whichever studio secures the rights would want to make a fresh start.
More to come…
