Just as The Odyssey makes a splash at the box office, star Matt Damon has offered an update on his new Jason Bourne movie with Conclave and All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger.

During a conversation on ESPN’s The Rich Eisen Show, the actor touched on the future of his beloved action hero. In between working with Christopher Nolan and teasing another Oceans movie, he revealed that he’s been working with Berger to revisit the Bourne franchise.

"There’s a great director named Ed Berger," Damon said. "He did All Quiet on the Western Front. He’s a wonderful director, and we’re talking about it. We’re just trying to figure it out. We’re trying to nail the story down because I’d love to do it. It’s just that thing where, if we do it, we want it to be like the first three."

Damon first played Jason Bourne in Doug Liman’s The Bourne Identity in 2002. He’s since appeared in three sequels: The Bourne Supremacy (2004), The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), and Jason Bourne (2016). The only entry he skipped out on starring in was The Bourne Legacy, which was directed by Andor mastermind Tony Gilroy and starred Avengers veteran Jeremy Renner.

That would make the new film Jason Bourne 6, as long as things progress smoothly. Word of a revival for the franchise originally arrived in 2023, with the first details promising Berger’s involvement but not necessarily Damon’s. Universal then picked up the rights in 2025, but as time has passed, it’s now been 10 years without a proper entry.

Damon is hoping they "can crack it," saying that he thinks they "have a line of sight on how to do it." He explained that it’s tough because the franchise isn’t built like James Bond, where every movie is its own mission. People can even change the person playing Bond, whereas Bourne’s linear story makes it more challenging to do a sequel where you’re giving people what they want, but also enough new stuff.

"It’s a tricky one," Damon said. He hasn’t exactly had too much free time to make Jason Bourne his priority. This weekend, he helped launch Nolan’s The Odyssey, which he stars in as Odysseus. He also showed up in 2023’s Oppenheimer and was featured in prominent roles in projects like Ford v Ferrari, The Last Duel, Air, and The Rip.

While the next Jason Bourne movie comes together, fans can read IGN’s 7/10 review for the 2016 installment. The review praised the movie at the time but said it failed "to hit the dizzying height of films 1-3."

With a rich history spanning over two decades, the Bourne franchise has captivated audiences worldwide with its gripping storyline, intense action sequences, and memorable characters. As Damon continues to work with Berger to bring the next installment to life, fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see Jason Bourne back on the big screen.

As the movie-making process unfolds, it’s clear that the team behind the new Bourne film is dedicated to delivering a movie that lives up to the high standards set by the previous installments. With Damon’s passion and commitment to the project, it’s likely that the next Jason Bourne movie will be a thrilling ride that fans will cherish for years to come.

With the future of the franchise looking bright, one thing is certain: the next Jason Bourne movie will be a must-watch event for fans of the action-packed series. As the anticipation builds, one question remains: will the new movie be able to capture the essence of the first three films, or will it forge its own path in the world of espionage and high-stakes action?