The popular franchise following the adventures of a former CIA assassin with psychogenic amnesia is based on books by late novelist Robert Ludlum. Such a tally for Matt Damon‘s latest “Bourne” movie would not only compare favorably to the debut of the last “Bourne” film - 2012’s “The Bourne Legacy” took in $38.1 million during its opening weekend - but it would top the premieres for all “Bourne” movies with the exception of “The Bourne Ultimatum,” which made $69.3 million when it was released in 2007. The studio’s estimates are a little more cautious, in the low-to-mid $50 million range, according to a noon update.

The hot start puts “Bourne” - which has an estimated budget of $120 million - on pace for a $60 million opening weekend, as it widens its reach to 4,026 theaters on Friday. Meanwhile, STX’s “Bad Moms” scored $2.1 million, and Lionsgate’s “Nerve” reeled in $2.3 million on Thursday after premiering Tuesday night.Īlso Read: Matt Damon's 'Jason Bourne' Should Punch in at $60 Million The Universal thriller and fifth film in the “Bourne” franchise grossed $4.2 million during Thursday night preview screenings in 2,928 theaters. “Jason Bourne” is already kicking butt at the box office.

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