James Bond Future Cinema: Amazon assumes creative control of the 007 franchise in a new deal with the Brocolimudance family occurs amid uncertainties about the spy’s future in the cinemas for writing

THE Amazon MGM Studios assumed the total creative control of the franchise James Bond. The agreement was signed with producers BARCCOLI BARC and Michael G. Wilsonwhich, although they continue as co-owners of the brand, will no longer have direct involvement in the creative decisions of the next films.

Restructuring takes place three years after Amazon acquire MGMwhich held the franchise distribution rights. Until then, creative control remained with the Eon Productionsled by Broccoli and Wilson. With the new partnership, Amazon begins to command the future of agent 007, while former producers gradually move away from the saga.

In an official statement, Mike Hopkinshead of Prime video and Amazon MGM Studioshighlighted the importance of the transition (via THR):

Since its introduction to theaters for over 60 years, James Bond has become one of the most iconic characters of filmed entertainment. We are grateful to the late Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman for bringing James Bond to theaters around the world, and Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for his unshakable dedication to his roles of continuing the franchise’s legacy. We are honored to continue this inheritance and eager to start the new phase of the legendary 007 for new audiences around the world.

The future of the franchise 007

The change occurs in a moment of uncertainty about the upcoming James Bond movie, which has not yet started production and does not have an actor defined to play the spy. Since the farewell Daniel Craig in 007 – No time to die (2021), speculation about the actor’s substitute and the future of the saga circulate without official confirmation.

In December 2024, the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon wishes to reformulate the franchise, expanding the universe of 007 and adopting a model similar to that of MCU (Marvel Cinematographic Universe). According to the publication, BARCCOLI BARC It would have spoken out against the idea, calling the company “IDIOTE OF MER **” **, although the information was not officially confirmed.

In a statement, Michael G. Wilson He announced his definitive departure from the production of films to dedicate himself to artistic and social projects:

Barbara and I agreed that it’s time to trust Amazon MGM Studios the mission of bringing James Bond to the future.

Already BARCCOLI BARC stated that the decision to move away came after the conclusion of No time to die:

My life was devoted to maintaining and expanding the extraordinary legacy left to us by our father, Cubby Broccoli. I had the honor of working with four actors as James Bond and collaborate with thousands of talented industry professionals. With the end of the team to Die and Michael’s retirement, I feel that it is time to focus on other projects.

Until now, There is no forecast for the release of the upcoming James Bond franchise movie. Meanwhile, the previous movies of the British spy are available for streaming in the Prime video.