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Men in Black: International

Men in Black: International is a 2019 science fiction action-comedy film and the fourth entry in the Men in Black film series.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Men in Black: International is a 2019 science fiction action-comedy film and the fourth entry in the Men in Black film series. Directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway, the film stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, and others. It follows new Agents H and M as they investigate a threat within the Men in Black organization.

Premise

The film follows the Men in Black as they face a global threat involving shape-shifting aliens and a mole inside the organization. Agent H and rookie Agent M team up to protect the agency and the world.

Cast

The main cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Rebecca Ferguson, Kumail Nanjiani, Rafe Spall, and Les Twins. Emma Thompson reprises her role as Agent O from earlier entries in the franchise.

Production and release

Men in Black: International was released in 2019 and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. It premiered in the United States on June 14, 2019.

Place in the franchise

The film continues the Men in Black universe established by the earlier films, which were themselves based on the comic book series by Lowell Cunningham. It is generally described as a spin-off or fourth installment in the film series.

Key facts

It is the fourth film in the Men in Black franchise.
The film is a spin-off set in the same universe as the earlier Men in Black movies.
It is the first Men in Black film not to feature Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones.
The plot centres on a mole inside the Men in Black agency and a new alien threat.
Directed by F. Gary Gray.

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Canadian context

The film was released internationally, including in Canada, as part of a major Hollywood franchise that is widely available to Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Is Men in Black: International part of the main film series?

Yes. It is the fourth film in the Men in Black series and is set in the same universe as the earlier movies.

Who directed Men in Black: International?

The film was directed by F. Gary Gray.

Who stars in the film?

The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Rebecca Ferguson, Kumail Nanjiani, Rafe Spall, and Les Twins.

When was it released?

It was released in the United States on June 14, 2019.

What is the plot about?

Agents H and M investigate a mole in the Men in Black organization while confronting a new alien threat.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_in_Black:_International
Supports: Franchise position, cast, premise, and the fact that it is the first film without Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones.
IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2283336/
Supports: Release date, runtime, rating, and basic film identification.
Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_in_Black:_International
Supports: Directed by F. Gary Gray, 2019 release, spin-off status, and production context.
AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=210317.html
Supports: French release listing, director, cast, and plot summary.
Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/men_in_black_international
Supports: Synopsis, release date, genre, and principal cast/character framing.
Amblin Entertainment — https://amblin.com/movie/men-in-black-international/
Supports: Official synopsis describing the mole in the organization and the partnership of Agents H and M.
Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_in_Black_(film_series)
Supports: Film series context and plot summary for Men in Black: International within the franchise.
Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_in_Black:_International
Supports: Production companies, release date, and worldwide gross claim.