To figure it out, we took a look at a slate of action heroes from the 21st century to see how they compared to Damon’s rogue ex-CIA killing machine. (Spoiler alert: Chris Evans’s Captain America took the trophy in our matchup.) Instead, consider this question: Setting aside the superhuman sci-fi heroes for a moment and focusing on the Average Joes, is Jason Bourne the best of the bunch? But ultimately, it’s unfair to compare Bourne with heroes like Wayne and Caps.

But chances are that most tentpole action films of the summer will involve superheroes, aliens, or gigantic robots.Īs we stated in our showdown between Jason Bourne, Bruce Wayne, and Captain America, Damon knows how to get things done without superhuman strength or a billionaire budget. There are still successful franchises starring globetrotting super spies, policemen who go above and beyond in the line of duty, and hardened criminals with a soft side and fierce loyalty to their friends. As a result, movies about action heroes whose only superpowers are their fists have been relegated to secondary status. 2008 was the year in which Iron Man was released, kicking off the Marvel Cinematic Universe and cementing the 2010s as the superhero decade. Friday’s release of Jason Bourne comes 14 years after Matt Damon first graced the silver screen as the titular character, and nine years after he last appeared as the memory-afflicted CIA agent in 2007’s The Bourne Ultimatum.

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