Overview

• Amazon now holds full creative control of the James Bond franchise after a $1 billion agreement with longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
• The deal ends decades of Broccoli family stewardship, with Wilson retiring and Broccoli pursuing other ventures, while retaining a financial stake in the series.
• Amazon has yet to outline its plans for the next Bond film or potential spin-offs, but speculation includes the possibility of a broader cinematic universe or TV series.
• Concerns have been raised by former Bond actors and fans about the franchise losing its distinct British identity under American oversight.
• Industry figures, including Jack Reacher author Lee Child, argue the franchise needs modernization and new creative energy to remain relevant.