Sony Developing Fifth Men in Black Film

Sony Pictures is developing a fifth installment in the Men in Black franchise, with screenwriter Chris Bremner attached to pen the script, according to reports from industry insiders.

The project, still in early stages, draws inspiration from the recent resurgence of Sony's Bad Boys series, which Bremner helped revive. He wrote the 2020 film Bad Boys for Life and its 2024 follow-up, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, both of which starred Will Smith and Martin Lawrence and collectively grossed over $800 million worldwide. No actors have been officially cast, and plot details remain under wraps. However, sources indicate that once Bremner completes the first draft, Smith will be among the first to review it, with the intention of having him reprise his role as Agent J from the original trilogy.

Smith, who has not committed to the project, will decide on involvement only after reading the script. Insiders emphasize that the draft includes plans for Agent J's return, though it is unclear whether the character would take a leading role or appear in a supporting capacity, potentially passing the torch to newer agents. The studio has not commented on the development.