More than two decades after Matt Damon first stepped into the role of a man with no memory and a deadly set of skills, the Bourne franchise is once again attracting attention. The action series that redefined the modern spy thriller is finding a new audience on streaming, reminding viewers why Jason Bourne remains one of Hollywood’s most compelling secret agents.

It all began with The Bourne Identity in 2002. Damon plays Jason Bourne, a mysterious man rescued from the ocean with bullets in his back and no recollection of who he is. As he attempts to piece together his identity, he discovers extraordinary combat abilities and realizes that powerful people may want him dead.

What follows is a relentless hunt across international locations, with Bourne forced to evade trained assassins while uncovering the disturbing truth about his past. Unlike the polished, gadget-filled world of traditional spy adventures, the franchise built its reputation on gritty hand-to-hand combat, tense pursuit sequences and a hero who cannot even trust his own memories.

Damon returned in The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, with the latter widely regarded as one of the franchise’s strongest entries. Although The Bourne Legacy shifted the focus to Jeremy Renner’s Aaron Cross, Damon eventually returned for 2016’s Jason Bourne.

Across its five films, the franchise has generated more than $1.6 billion worldwide, cementing its place among the most successful action series of its era.

But the story may not be finished. Director Edward Berger, known for All Quiet on the Western Front and Conclave, has discussed developing another Bourne installment. He has made clear that the project depends on finding a genuinely fresh story — and on whether Damon wants to return. No new film has been officially confirmed as ready for production.

That uncertainty has only added to the anticipation surrounding the franchise. Could audiences see Damon back as the resourceful operative who turned the spy genre upside down? And what new secrets could emerge from Bourne’s complicated past?

With its renewed streaming attention and the possibility of another chapter, the franchise is giving longtime viewers plenty of reasons to revisit the films — while newcomers discover why Jason Bourne became an action icon in the first place.