Get ready to binge one of the most influential action franchises of the 2000s. All four Jason Bourne movies starring Matt Damon are officially coming to Netflix on October 1, 2026, giving subscribers a chance to revisit the amnesiac assassin's complete arc without hunting through digital rental stores. The films have been largely absent from major streaming platforms for a while, so this is a significant get for Netflix and a convenient entry point for anyone who missed them the first time around.
Damon's Bourne run began with 2002's The Bourne Identity and continued through The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, and 2016's Jason Bourne. The series helped redefine the modern action thriller with its gritty handheld camerawork, grounded fight choreography, and a hero who relied more on wit and muscle memory than gadgets. For a generation of fans, Damon's Bourne remains the gold standard for spycraft on screen. If you're in the mood for more adrenaline after finishing the marathon, check out our roundup of the decade's best action films so far.
The Netflix arrival caps off what has been a remarkable year for Damon. In January, he headlined The Rip, a Netflix original that became one of the platform's most-watched movies of 2026 and reunited him with longtime friend and collaborator Ben Affleck. The two have been working together for over three decades and are widely considered one of Hollywood's definitive duos. Damon then teamed with Christopher Nolan for a third time on The Odyssey, the historical epic that has since become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. Damon's performance as Odysseus has made him a heavy favorite in the Best Lead Actor race, adding awards-season buzz to an already packed year.
Damon belongs to the same generation of actors as Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Wahlberg, yet their careers have taken very different paths. DiCaprio has earned the most critical acclaim and awards recognition, while Wahlberg has leaned into big-budget action thrillers. Neither, however, has a franchise as defining as Jason Bourne. When Damon's career is looked back on, it may be Bourne that stands as his signature role. For more hard-hitting cinema, see our ranking of Jet Li's finest action outings.
Is Another Jason Bourne Movie Happening?
During the press tour for The Odyssey, Damon confirmed that he is developing another Jason Bourne film, though the script is still being worked on. At this stage in his career, Damon is far more selective than he was 20 years ago. He has made it clear that he won't commit to a new Bourne installment unless the story meets his standards. If the screenplay comes together, the film could arrive within the next few years.
For now, fans can enjoy the original four films when they hit Netflix on October 1. The movies are expected to remain on the service for at least two to three months, so there's no rush—but with fall approaching, a Bourne marathon makes for perfect counterprogramming to the season's horror offerings. If you're planning a spooky-season watchlist, don't miss Trick 'r Treat's HBO Max return.
Stay tuned for more updates on Damon's future projects and the status of the next Bourne chapter.
