The Bourne Legacy (film)

The Bourne Legacy
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Tony Gilroy
Screenplay by	Tony Gilroy Dan Gilroy
Story by	Tony Gilroy
Based on	Jason Bourne series by Robert Ludlum
Produced by	Frank Marshall Patrick Crowley Jeffrey M. Weiner Ben Smith
Starring	Jeremy Renner Rachel Weisz Edward Norton Albert Finney Joan Allen Stacey Keach Oscar Isaac Scott Glenn
Cinematography	Robert Elswit
Edited by	John Gilroy
Music by	James Newton Howard
Production companies	Universal Pictures Relativity Media Kennedy/Marshall Captivate Entertainment
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release dates	July 30, 2012 (2012-07-30) (New York City) August 10, 2012 (2012-08-10) (United States)
Running time	135 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$125 million[2]
Box office	$276.1 million[2]

The Bourne Legacy is a 2012 American action-thriller film directed by Tony Gilroy, and is the fourth installment in the series of films adapted from the Jason Bourne novels originated by Robert Ludlum and continued by Eric Van Lustbader, being preceded by The Bourne Identity (2002), The Bourne Supremacy (2004), and The Bourne Ultimatum (2007). The film centers on black ops agent Aaron Cross (portrayed by Jeremy Renner), an original character. In addition to Renner, the film stars Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton.

The Bourne Legacy is the only film in the franchise that does not feature the titular character Jason Bourne, as actor Matt Damon chose not to return due to Paul Greengrass not directing. Bourne is shown in pictures and mentioned by name several times throughout the film. Tony Gilroy, co-screenwriter of the first three films, sought to continue the story of the film series without changing its key events, and parts of The Bourne Legacy take place at the same time as the previous film, The Bourne Ultimatum (2007). Aaron Cross is a member of a black ops program called Operation Outcome whose subjects are genetically enhanced. He must run for his life once former CIA Treadstone agent Jason Bourne's actions lead to the public exposure of Operation Treadstone and its successor Operation Blackbriar.

Filming was primarily in New York City, with some scenes shot in the Philippines, South Korea, and Canada. Released on August 10, 2012, the film received mixed reviews and grossed $276 million at the box office. It was followed in 2016 by Jason Bourne, with Damon reprising his role.