After Massive James Bond Shakeup, When Will We See Bond 26?

Due to Amazon taking creative control over the James Bond series, fans might be curious about when they can expect the next Bond film. A report in Variety reveals that progress on Bond 26, or the upcoming movie, has halted, causing disappointment at Amazon after their acquisition of MGM. As of now, there is no director or script finalized for the new Bond film, which has slowed down the search for the next leading actor for the franchise. It’s suggested that production on Bond 26 may not start for another year at least.

In simpler terms, Jeff Bock from Exhibitor Relations stated that handing over creative control of the Bond franchise to Amazon is a logical progression. He believes that James Bond (007) is one of Amazon’s most valuable assets, and their key asset for maintaining box office success in the long run.

In today’s fast-paced movie marketplace, he pointed out that traditional production methods, which often take a significant amount of time, are no longer effective.

Today it was disclosed that Amazon, MGM, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli, known for their work on James Bond films, have formed a partnership to share control of the Bond series. Until now, Wilson and Broccoli held creative authority over the franchise, but with this agreement, Amazon will take charge. This means that future Bond productions can proceed without Wilson and Broccoli’s explicit consent. Although they still own a piece of the franchise, they will no longer be part of the creative process. Wilson is retiring from filmmaking, while Broccoli intends to focus on other endeavors.

Before this partnership, rumors circulated about disagreements between Wilson and Broccoli regarding Amazon’s vision for the Bond series, which hasn’t had a new release since the 2021 film “No Time to Die”. Over time, there have been whispers of a James Bond TV show being approved, but they consistently expressed their preference for producing movies instead.

It appears that as Amazon takes control over the Bond series, they might strive to swiftly produce a fresh film in order to maximize their valuable franchise. However, it’s essential to remember that even though filming isn’t scheduled to start until at least one year from now, fans may not get to watch Bond 26 before 2027 unless the development process accelerates significantly. There’s still a substantial amount of preparation required behind the scenes, and while Amazon is eager to begin Bond production, it would be unwise to rush Bond 26. As this will mark the beginning of a new era for the iconic James Bond character, it’s crucial that the film makes a lasting impression on viewers.

With fans understandably worried about an overabundance of James Bond content from Amazon, it’s thrilling to think that the production of Bond 26 could pick up speed in the coming months. This collaboration between Amazon and the film studio wouldn’t be happening if Amazon wasn’t prepared to start work on a new movie, so it will be intriguing to watch as things come together. Here’s hoping they find the right creative team quickly before focusing on finding the next actor for the iconic role of James Bond.

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2025-02-21 00:39