Angelina Jolie is teaming up with The Bourne Identity director Doug Liman for The Initiative. This high-octane spy thriller marks their first collaboration in nearly 20 years since Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
The Initiative follows Bright, a rogue master spy (Angelina Jolie) whose skills are as lethal as her instincts are sharp. Tasked with mentoring a rookie operative named Charlie, Bright blurs the line between protector and predator, forcing her protégé to question whether she’s training him for survival or setting him up for elimination.
The rest of the cast for The Initiative has not yet been announced, including the actor who will play Charlie. More casting details are expected as the film moves closer to production.
The Initiative is written by F. Scott Frazier, known for action-packed films like xXx: Return of Xander Cage and Collide. The movie is being produced by Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum, the team behind hits such as Maleficent and Fast & Furious while the project is backed by Universal Pictures.
Filming is expected to begin in early 2026. While no official release date has been announced, industry talk suggests the film could hit theatres in late 2026 or early 2027.
With Angelina Jolie stepping back into the spy genre and reuniting with Doug Liman after nearly two decades, The Initiative is shaping up to be one of the most exciting action thrillers on the horizon. Combining a tense, character-driven story with high-energy action, the film promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Fans will be watching closely as more casting news and release details unfold.
