Summary
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Sony Pictures is developing Men in Black 5 and has hired Chris Bremner, writer of the Bad Boys franchise, to pen the script
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The film is being written with the goal of bringing back Will Smith as Agent J, though the star has not yet officially signed on
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Bremner’s hiring is a strategic move aimed at reviving the core franchise after the 2019 spin-off failed to connect with audiences
Sony Pictures is officially reviving its iconic sci-fi comedy franchise, confirming that a fifth Men in Black film is in development. The studio has tasked Chris Bremner, the acclaimed writer behind the successful Bad Boys for Life and Bad Boys: Ride or Die sequels, with penning the new installment.
The decision to move forward comes after the franchise’s 2019 reboot, Men in Black: International, failed to connect with audiences. Recognizing the core strength of the original films, the new project is being written with the explicit goal of bringing back Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones as the beloved Agent J and Agent K, respectively. While Smith has not yet committed to the film, sources confirm he will be among the first to receive the script, with his involvement hinging entirely on the quality of Bremner’s final draft.
Bremner’s hiring is a strategic move, leveraging his proven ability to successfully revive Will Smith-led action franchises. The potential for Smith’s return has sparked immense anticipation among fans, who view the actor as integral to the MIB universe. With a nearly $2 billion USD worldwide gross across four films, Sony is confident the property still holds massive value, and a return to the original formula is the safest bet for its future.
