The best way to watch the Bourne movies is in release order, which matches the chronological story progression except for one side story.
The Main Release Order
The films follow a direct linear path through Jason's life and the fallout from the secret government programs.
- The Bourne Identity (2002)
An amnesiac man pulled from the sea tries to discover who he is while running from assassins.
- The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
Jason is framed for a failed operation and must dig back into his past to survive.
- The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
Jason hunts for the final truths of his origin while dodging a new wave of killers.
- The Bourne Legacy (2012)
A spin-off focusing on a new operative, Aaron Cross, whose story happens at the same exact time as The Bourne Ultimatum.
- Jason Bourne (2016)
Matt Damon returns as Jason to uncover final hidden secrets about his family and past.
Optional Additions
- Treadstone (2019)
A television series that acts as a prequel and side story exploring the origins of the assassin program. You can watch it after finishing the main films.