Jason Bourne: The Legacy – Spy Thriller on Netflix
Directed by Tony Gilroy and co-written with Dan Gilroy, The Bourne Legacy stars Jeremy Renner and Rachel Weisz, continuing the Jason Bourne universe with a fresh protagonist. Originally released in 2012, the film is available on Prime Video and will arrive on Netflix on November 23, 2025.
Plot Overview
Following the explosive revelations about the Treadstone program, a new covert initiative named Outcome emerges. This project aims to create highly trained, genetically enhanced agents. When Jason Bourne's interference jeopardizes the program, the agents involved are systematically eliminated. Aaron Cross, one of these agents, manages to escape and, pursued by Colonel Byer (Edward Norton), partners with scientist Marta Shearing (Rachel Weisz) to survive and reveal hidden truths.
Cast and Direction
- Jeremy Renner stars as Aaron Cross, bringing intelligence and survival skills to the role originally made famous by Matt Damon.
- Rachel Weisz plays Marta Shearing, a key scientist in the Outcome project.
- Edward Norton portrays the relentless Colonel Byer.
"Jason Bourne: The Legacy expands on the mythology begun in The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy."
Director Tony Gilroy, who wrote previous Bourne installments, delivers a story rich in political intrigue, scientific experimentation, and thrilling action sequences.
Author’s summary: The Bourne Legacy revitalizes the espionage saga with a new hero, blending intense action and complex conspiracies to deepen the Jason Bourne mythology.