Men in Black 5 movie production status: Development
December 4, 2025 · Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'. Sony Pictures has tapped Chris Bremner to write a script.
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Steven Spielberg, Walter F. Parkes, Chris Bremner, Laurie MacDonald
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Men in Black 5 Plot: What's it about?
The original movies centered around Will Smith’s Agent J and his alien-hunting partner K (Tommy Lee Jones) as they tracked down aliens on Earth and tried to keep their existence hidden from civilians.
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A look at the Men in Black 5 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's writer Chris Bremner penned Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Bad Boys for Life and The Shadows.
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Key Facts
- Sony unsuccessfully tried to reboot the series with 2019’s Men in Black: International. 2025-12-04
- Right now, it's not known Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones will return as Agent J and Agent K. 2025-12-04
- Will Smith is currently not attached to the project, but Walter F. Parkes hedged that the actor could be lured back, telling the BBC, “Never count Will out.” Producer Laurie MacDonald also promises that “there will be a prominent Woman in Black in the fourth [film] (Variety, 11/26/15).
- Sequel to the 2012 film.
- It is unclear to what extent franchise star Will Smith is involved at this point (Hollywood Reporter, 5/3/2013). There are no deals for Josh Brolin or Emma Thompson to return.
Men in Black 5 Filming Timeline
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— Men in Black 5 entered Development status.
Sony Pictures has tapped Chris Bremner to write a script.Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'.
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— The film entered Development status.
"We are quite early on in it," Walter F. Parkes said of the fourth film. There are discussions to reinvigorate the franchise by adding a female agent to the mix. -
— The film entered Announced status.
Men in Black 4 is in the early stages of development; Oren Uziel has been tapped to pen a draft.Intentions to make the movie; early in development.
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Men in Black 5 FAQ
Explore the Men in Black franchise — a series of films spanning 2002–2012. View the series timeline in release order.
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Frequent cast and crew across the franchise.
- Barry Sonnenfeld Director, Producer2 appearances
- Rip Torn Actor2 appearances
- Tommy Lee Jones Actor2 appearances
- Walter F. Parkes Producer2 appearances
- Will Smith Actor2 appearances
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