The Bourne Legacy Timeline ( Real )

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August 10, 2012

Release of The Bourne Legacy

The Bourne Legacy, a spy action thriller film and the fourth installment in the Bourne film series, was released internationally.

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August 10, 2012

Release of The Bourne Legacy in the United States

The Bourne Legacy was released in the United States and Canada, expanding the story of Jason Bourne with a new protagonist and narrative.

The Bourne Legacy Timeline ( Fictional )

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early 2000s

Operation Outcome initiation

The CIA initiates Operation Outcome, a clandestine program creating super-agents with enhanced physical and mental abilities, including Aaron Cross.

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shortly before The Bourne Legacy timeline

Jason Bourne's fallout

The events of The Bourne Ultimatum expose Operation Treadstone, leading to repercussions across related CIA programs including Outcome.

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immediate prelude to main events

Exposure and shutdown order

After Jason Bourne exposes Treadstone, the CIA orders the termination of all Outcome agents to cover up their involvement.

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early in the film timeline

Aaron Cross goes rogue

Realizing the CIA's intention to kill him and other Outcome agents, Aaron Cross escapes to protect himself and continue his survival.

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shortly after Cross goes rogue

Dr. Marta Shearing captures and coerced

Aaron Cross captures Dr. Marta Shearing and compels her to help him enhance his abilities through dangerous chemical supplements.

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mid-movie timeline

Henry and Pamela execution

The CIA operatives Henry and Pamela are dispatched to eliminate Outcome agents and ultimately confront Aaron Cross.

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mid to late in movie

Cross finds survival and enhancement methods

Aaron learns the truth regarding Outcome’s supplementation protocols and begins self-administered enhancement to sustain his abilities.

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movie climax

Confrontation and final escape

Aaron Cross outmaneuvers his pursuers, confronts key CIA personnel, and escapes to preserve his life and the legacy of Outcome agents.