One of Hollywood's most popular franchises — the Jason Bourne series — is no longer owned by Universal Studios, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
The fate of the franchise is unknown, but demand is high
According to sources, the owners of the franchise rights have already begun searching for a new buyer. Among the contenders are major companies like Skydance, Apple, and Netflix. It is also said that Universal Studios itself may attempt to reacquire the rights.
A brief overview of Jason Bourne
The Jason Bourne franchise currently includes five main films. The first film — "The Bourne Identity" was released in 2002 and starred Matt Damon in the lead role.
The franchise has gathered millions of fans worldwide over the years. The latest film was released in 2016 under the title "Jason Bourne".
New opportunities and directions
According to film analysts, the new owners may intend to further develop or reboot the franchise. Especially streaming giants like Apple and Netflix have the opportunity to create series or new format films based on this brand.
The likelihood of a strong brand like Jason Bourne remaining vacant in the film industry is very low. Now fans are waiting to see which studio will determine its fate. With new technology and new actors, there is a high possibility that the franchise will come back to life again.
