The first Men in Black feature film, starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, is released and becomes a commercial and critical success, popularizing the franchise.
The sequel to the original Men in Black film is released, continuing the adventures of Agents J and K.
The third installment of the Men in Black film franchise is released, exploring time travel and the backstory of Agent K.
Sony announces a new Men in Black film titled Men in Black International, featuring new agents and expanding the universe.
Men in Black International is released, introducing new characters and broadening the franchise's scope beyond the original agents.