Amazon Takes Full Creative Control of James Bond Franchise After Broccoli Departure

Jeff Bezos' push for creative control follows tensions with longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson over the franchise's future direction.

Amazon MGM Studios now holds creative control of the James Bond franchise after forming a joint venture with longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
Jeff Bezos reportedly orchestrated a $1 billion buyout of Broccoli and Wilson following her critical remarks about Amazon executives during negotiations.
The franchise's future remains uncertain, with no script, director, or actor confirmed for the next Bond film, four years after Daniel Craig's departure in 'No Time to Die.'
Directors Osgood Perkins and Edward Berger have expressed disinterest in working on Bond films under Amazon's leadership, citing Broccoli's absence as a key reason.
Amazon is reportedly exploring spin-off projects, including potential series centered on Moneypenny, Felix Leiter, or a female 007, though these ideas were previously rejected by the Broccoli-Wilson team.