Men in Black (film series)

Men in Black
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Created byLowell Cunningham
Original workMen in Black (1997)
Owners
Years1997–present
Based onThe Men in Black by Lowell Cunningham
Films and television
Film(s)Men in Black
Men in Black II
Men in Black 3
Men in Black: International

Men in Black (also known as MIB) is a series of American science fiction action comedy films directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, and based on the Malibu / Marvel comic book series The Men in Black by Lowell Cunningham, which was itself based on a UFO conspiracy theory. The first film, Men in Black, was released in 1997, the second film, Men in Black II in 2002, the third film, Men in Black 3 in 2012, and the fourth film, a spin-off, Men in Black: International in 2019. Amblin Entertainment and MacDonald/Parkes Productions produced, and Sony Pictures Releasing through its Columbia Pictures label released, all four films.