With sales of more than $1.6 billion, the agency series is one of the most successful in the world. Tonight the cult figure is heading across Europe in a tense thriller.
Tonight (November 24) a cult-status action thriller premiered in prime time on Kabel Eins. Matt Damon reprises his role as Jason Bourne after a hiatus of nearly a decade. The film grossed over $400 million worldwide and confirmed the success of the series. The CIA continues to hunt down former rebel agents hiding under new names, while old allies and new enemies fuel a dangerous game of cat and mouse across Europe.
Jason Bourne Missions: A Glimpse into the Story
Jason Bourne, actually David Webb, was living in hiding in the Greek countryside until Nicky Parsons showed up with hacked CIA data on secret programs like Treadstone and Blackbriar. Their meeting in Athens escalates into a chaotic street protest, joined by CIA Director Dewey and analyst Heather Lee.
In Berlin, Bourne decrypts the data and discovers new truths about his father Richard Webb. The trail leads to a personal reckoning as a dangerous assassin hunts her and old feuds resurface.
The “Jason Bourne” franchise grossed $1.6 billion
Director Paul Greengrass once again delivers fast-paced live action with his trademark shaky cam and current topics like surveillance and data espionage. Despite the familiar ingredients, the film seems fresh and consistently pushes the Bourne mythos further.
Matt Damon’s return proved successful: “Jason Bourne” grossed more than $400 million worldwide and underscored the continued strength of the franchise. At the same time, the film marked a clear decision to put Damon’s character back at the center and thus bring the series back to its roots. In total, the franchise’s five films grossed more than $1.6 billion, making it one of the most successful action series alongside “James Bond.”
