Jason Bourne -

is a titular character and a series of high-octane action-thriller films centered on a former CIA assassin who, suffering from extreme memory loss, must rediscover his identity while being hunted by his former employers. The franchise, largely based on the characters created by novelist Robert Ludlum , is renowned for its gritty realism, handheld camera work, and complex espionage plots. Feature Film Franchise Overview

: Directed by Tony Gilroy. A spin-off starring Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross, another operative affected by the fallout of Bourne's actions. Jason Bourne

: Directed by Paul Greengrass. Bourne is framed for a failed CIA operation in Berlin and forced out of hiding. is a titular character and a series of

: Directed by Doug Liman. Bourne is rescued from the Mediterranean with no memory and two bullets in his back, eventually uncovering his role in "Operation Treadstone". A spin-off starring Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross,

The film series consists of five main features, primarily starring as Bourne and directed by Paul Greengrass or Doug Liman .

: Directed by Paul Greengrass. Bourne hunts for his true origin while dodging a new assassination program, "Blackbriar".