© 2026 ABC News

2 - Who Is 'The Asset'?

This can get confusing, but based on previous films, \"the asset,\" which is repeated over and over in this film, is the CIA's trained operative they call in to take people out. Bourne tends to tangle with these guys and gals, and the action gets intense.

In 4 DAYS, Matt Damon returns as #JasonBourne Get tickets now: https://t.co/GmdOzteJeq pic.twitter.com/7FSGjj4IJq

— #JasonBourne (@jasonbourne) July 25, 2016

3 - Is the CIA good or bad?

Well, for the most part, they have been lead by some bad apples in the past. Bourne found respite in Pam Landy, but mostly he's had to deal with CIA heads sending assets to kill him. They've also broken laws and targeted U.S. citizens, and in this movie, they take things even further.

You don’t know who you’re dealing with. #JasonBourne pic.twitter.com/kfxMATOBGH

— #JasonBourne (@jasonbourne) July 19, 2016

4 - Are Julia Styles and Matt Damon involved romantically?

No more hiding. #JasonBourne hits theaters this Friday. Get tickets: https://t.co/GmdOzteJeqhttps://t.co/IbasXBSrtV

— #JasonBourne (@jasonbourne) July 24, 2016

In \"Ultimatum,\" she definitely alluded to the idea that they had been involved. He also had a relationship with Nicky that felt similar to what he had with Marie from \"Identity.\" Nicky is a former CIA analyst who doesn't believe in the agency anymore and they have a bond.

5 - Why is Bourne so tortured?

This Friday, #JasonBourne is in play. Get tickets now: https://t.co/GmdOzteJeqhttps://t.co/b2K10DGgVp

— #JasonBourne (@jasonbourne) July 26, 2016

He's basically a moral man and when he lost his memories in \"Identity,\" he became a different person. He didn't want to kill anymore and he wanted to be as far away from the agency as possible. For three movies, the audience has watched him punish himself mentally.

6 - What is Treadstone, Black Briar, etc.?

Each movie introduces a new black opps team and they are the elite unit that carries out the assassinations Bourne used to handle. When they talk about Treadstone, that was the original team. Each new team is an upgrade, mentally and physically.

7 - The car chases are a little intense, no?

Bourne doesn't need roads. On July 29, see Matt Damon return as #JasonBourne.https://t.co/GsbcdVN2wO

— #JasonBourne (@jasonbourne) July 7, 2016

Yes, this is classic Paul Greengrass. In addition to his physical attributes, Bourne is a skilled tactician and knows how to get himself out of almost any situation. This film is no different. We saw Bourne drive an old Mini Cooper in \"Identity\" and survive a fall by holding onto just a seat-belt in \"Ultimatum.\" The guy gets out of some crazy situations. Expect much of the same.

8 - What's up with the flashbacks?

That's Bourne remembering his past. It happens quite often, since he used to have full amnesia.

9 - Did we know about Bourne's [blank] before \"Jason Bourne?\"

Nope, a lot about his past is revealed here, so this question a little edited so as not to spoil the movie.

This Friday, the summer belongs to #JasonBourne. Get tickets now: https://t.co/GmdOzteJeqhttps://t.co/UsMPmiCu5M

— #JasonBourne (@jasonbourne) July 24, 2016

10 - Why is the woman behind me laughing so much?

Some of the action scenes and scenarios can be a little ridiculous and seen in trailers -- the pancaking of cars in Las Vegas by a SWAT truck is pretty crazy. The trick is to really suspend reality on this one and just enjoy the ride! Or maybe she got a funny text?

\"Jason Bourne\" hits theaters on Friday.

","canonicalUrl":"https://abcnews.com/Entertainment/jason-bourne-10-burning-questions-answered/story?id=40899590","legacySlug":"/culture/story/jason-bourne-10-burning-questions-answered-40899590","noIndexNoFollow":false},"publishTime":"08:30","publishDate":"07-27-2016","updatedTime":"14:26","updatedDate":"07-27-2016","socialImage":{"alt":"Matt Damon appears in a scene from \"Jason Bourne.\" ","credit":"Universal Pictures/AP Photo","ratio":"16x9","url":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/Entertainment/AP_jason_bourne_jef_160726_16x9_1600.jpg","width":992,"height":558},"datePublished":"7/27/2016 08:30:00 GMT","video":{"live":false,"id":40899590,"headline":"'Jason Bourne': 10 Burning Questions Answered","mediaAssetTitle":"rothman_jasonbourne_160726","description":"All is explained ... for the most part.","duration":"0:30","posterImg":{"url":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/default-img-undefined.png","width":608,"height":342},"video":{"feed":"https://service-pkgabcnews.akamaized.net/opp/hls/abcnews/2016/02/160208_abc_bourne_trailer_,500,800,1200,1800,2500,3200,4500,.mp4.csmil/playlist.m3u8"},"playlist":["133741861","133707237","133144263"]},"relatedItems":[{"contentType":"video","date":"June 10, 2026","headline":"NASA unveils Artemis III crew","section":"News","slug":"/video/133741861","id":"133741861","image":{"alt":"VIDEO: NASA unveils Artemis III crew","credit":"ABCNews.com","ratio":"1x1","url":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260610_gma_benitez_artemis_715_hpMain_1x1_608.jpg","width":384,"height":384},"images":{"alt":"VIDEO: NASA unveils Artemis III crew","credit":"ABCNews.com","crops":[{"16x9":{"small":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260610_gma_benitez_artemis_715_hpMain_16x9_608.jpg","medium":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260610_gma_benitez_artemis_715_hpMain_16x9_992.jpg","large":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260610_gma_benitez_artemis_715_hpMain_16x9_1600.jpg"}},{"9x16":{"small":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260610_gma_benitez_artemis_715_hpMain_9x16_608.jpg","medium":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260610_gma_benitez_artemis_715_hpMain_9x16_992.jpg","large":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260610_gma_benitez_artemis_715_hpMain_16x9_1600.jpg"}},{"1x1":{"small":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260610_gma_benitez_artemis_715_hpMain_1x1_608.jpg","medium":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260610_gma_benitez_artemis_715_hpMain_1x1_992.jpg","large":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260610_gma_benitez_artemis_715_hpMain_1x1_1600.jpg"}}]}},{"contentType":"video","date":"June 9, 2026","headline":"Flash flood threat as dangerous weather on the move","section":"News","slug":"/video/133707237","id":"133707237","image":{"alt":"VIDEO: Flash flood threat as dangerous weather on the move","credit":"ABCNews.com","ratio":"1x1","url":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260609_gma_zee_weather1_707_hpMain_1x1_608.jpg","width":384,"height":384},"images":{"alt":"VIDEO: Flash flood threat as dangerous weather on the move","credit":"ABCNews.com","crops":[{"16x9":{"small":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260609_gma_zee_weather1_707_hpMain_16x9_608.jpg","medium":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260609_gma_zee_weather1_707_hpMain_16x9_992.jpg","large":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260609_gma_zee_weather1_707_hpMain_16x9_1600.jpg"}},{"9x16":{"small":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260609_gma_zee_weather1_707_hpMain_9x16_608.jpg","medium":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260609_gma_zee_weather1_707_hpMain_9x16_992.jpg","large":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260609_gma_zee_weather1_707_hpMain_16x9_1600.jpg"}},{"1x1":{"small":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260609_gma_zee_weather1_707_hpMain_1x1_608.jpg","medium":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260609_gma_zee_weather1_707_hpMain_1x1_992.jpg","large":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260609_gma_zee_weather1_707_hpMain_1x1_1600.jpg"}}]}},{"contentType":"video","date":"May 20, 2026","headline":"Fashion mogul’s son arrested in father’s fatal fall","section":"News","slug":"/video/133144263","id":"133144263","image":{"alt":"VIDEO: Fashion mogul’s son arrested in father’s fatal fall","credit":"ABCNews.com","ratio":"1x1","url":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260520_gma_ally_fall3_732_hpMain_1x1_608.jpg","width":384,"height":384},"images":{"alt":"VIDEO: Fashion mogul’s son arrested in father’s fatal fall","credit":"ABCNews.com","crops":[{"16x9":{"small":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260520_gma_ally_fall3_732_hpMain_16x9_608.jpg","medium":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260520_gma_ally_fall3_732_hpMain_16x9_992.jpg","large":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260520_gma_ally_fall3_732_hpMain_16x9_1600.jpg"}},{"9x16":{"small":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260520_gma_ally_fall3_732_hpMain_9x16_608.jpg","medium":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260520_gma_ally_fall3_732_hpMain_9x16_992.jpg","large":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260520_gma_ally_fall3_732_hpMain_16x9_1600.jpg"}},{"1x1":{"small":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260520_gma_ally_fall3_732_hpMain_1x1_608.jpg","medium":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260520_gma_ally_fall3_732_hpMain_1x1_992.jpg","large":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/260520_gma_ally_fall3_732_hpMain_1x1_1600.jpg"}}]}}],"relatedContentSection":"news","schemaContent":{"name":"'Jason Bourne': 10 Burning Questions Answered","description":"All is explained ... for the most part.","duration":"0:30","uploadDate":"07-27-2016","publication":"07-27-2016","images":"https://s.abcnews.com/images/GMA/default-img-undefined.png","url":"https://service-pkgabcnews.akamaized.net/opp/hls/abcnews/2016/02/160208_abc_bourne_trailer_,500,800,1200,1800,2500,3200,4500,.mp4.csmil/playlist.m3u8","contentUrl":"https://service-pkgabcnews.akamaized.net/opp/hls/abcnews/2016/02/160208_abc_bourne_trailer_,500,800,1200,1800,2500,3200,4500,.mp4.csmil/playlist.m3u8","link":"https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/jason-bourne-10-burning-questions-answered-40899590"}},"playlist":[{"id":"133748258","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133730535","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133712423","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133694181","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133688738","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133616358","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133616342","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133522899","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133584123","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133579397","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133482839","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133390157","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133415361","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133414032","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133380485","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133358298","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133350119","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133307515","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133307527","contentType":"story","section":"news"},{"id":"133282665","contentType":"story","section":"news"}],"kvps":{"pgtyp":"article","lang":"en","sp":"goodmorningamerica","programmatic":"true","bundleId":"com.abcnews"}},"analytics":{"accountID":"wdgnewwdgnewgmaweb","ns":"gma","pageName":"gma:news:video","pageType":"video","globalSpecVersion":"v1.08","siteDifferentiator":"gma:site","tagID":"g_page01","userABCookie":"0","section":"news","title":"'Jason Bourne': 10 Burning Questions Answered","pubTime":"04:30","pubDate":"07-27-2016","modTime":"10:26","modDate":"07-27-2016","taxonomyTags":"none","id":40899590,"editorialOtherSubjects":"","wordCount":"none","columns":"none","authors":"","authorsUnit":"none","authorsBureau":"none","subBrand":"Good Morning America","provider":"Good Morning America","videoName":"'Jason Bourne': 10 Burning Questions Answered","mediaAssetTitle":"rothman_jasonbourne_160726","videoId":40899590,"mediaOnPage":"video","legacySlug":"/culture/story/jason-bourne-10-burning-questions-answered-40899590"},"taboola":{}},"request":{"headers":{},"httpVersion":"1.1","method":"GET","url":"/video/40899590","vary":{"host":"www.goodmorningamerica.com","cached":true,"path":"/video/40899590","forwarded-proto":"https","device":"desktop","userab":"0"}},"viewport":{"width":1260,"height":0},"user":{}};