Jason Bourne 6 Script Gains Matt Damon's Interest
Writer Joe Barton says Damon has read script pages and is enthusiastic, though his return remains unconfirmed.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Action/Adventure
Writer Joe Barton said Matt Damon has read pages from the Jason Bourne 6 script and is enthusiastic about it. Damon's return as Jason Bourne depends on whether the story justifies another installment.
Why it matters
Damon has played Jason Bourne in four films over more than two decades, making his participation central to whether the franchise continues. Jason Bourne 6 has not been officially greenlit and has no release date.
Damon has starred in four Bourne films spanning 2002 to 2016, while The Bourne Legacy (2012) starred Jeremy Renner without him. Five Jason Bourne movies are currently available to stream on Netflix, but the sixth film has no release date or official greenlight.
The players
Matt Damon
Matt Damon is an Academy Award-winning actor who first played Jason Bourne in 2002 and has become closely associated with the character's film franchise.
Joe Barton
Joe Barton is the screenwriter developing the Jason Bourne 6 script, and he publicly discussed the project's progress in a Radio Times interview.
Edward Berger
Edward Berger is a German filmmaker known for directing All Quiet on the Western Front, and he is attached to direct Jason Bourne 6.
The details
Barton revealed in an interview with Radio Times that the creative team has been sending Damon new script pages, and Damon has responded enthusiastically. Edward Berger is attached to direct, and Barton said Damon would be up for the film if the script reaches a level Barton cannot refuse.
Timeline
2002: The Bourne Identity released with Matt Damon as Jason Bourne.
2004: The Bourne Supremacy released with Damon.
2007: The Bourne Ultimatum released with Damon.
2012: The Bourne Legacy released starring Jeremy Renner.
2016: Jason Bourne released with Damon.
Legal Context
The Bourne Legacy (2012) showed the franchise could continue with a different lead, but the Bourne series has since returned to Matt Damon, who appeared in Jason Bourne (2016). Jason Bourne 6's future hinges on whether Damon's return can be secured for another installment.
All five Jason Bourne movies are currently available to stream on Netflix, so viewers can catch up on the series now. Jason Bourne 6 has no release date, so there is no theatrical or streaming availability to plan for yet.
The takeaway
Damon's return to the role will likely determine whether the franchise moves forward, making his response to the script the key development to watch. Readers interested in the series can stream the existing five films while awaiting an official announcement.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ScreenRant.
