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Denis Villeneuve to Direct Next James Bond Film Under Amazon MGM Studios

This will be the first Bond film under Amazon MGM Studios’ creative control following a joint venture with the franchise’s longtime producers.

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Overview

  • Amazon MGM Studios announced that Denis Villeneuve will direct the 26th James Bond film and executive produce alongside Tanya Lapointe.
  • Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are attached, marking their first Bond project under the studio’s new stewardship.
  • Production is expected to begin only after Villeneuve completes his commitment to his third Dune film, likely postponing Bond until 2027 or later.
  • The hire follows Amazon MGM’s March 2025 joint venture with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson that granted it full creative control of the franchise.
  • Villeneuve’s award-nominated work on Blade Runner 2049, Arrival and the Dune series is seen as a significant creative boost for the iconic spy saga.