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Bond 26: what is confirmed

This page lists only what Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced about the next James Bond film, often called Bond 26. Each fact is attributed to its source and dated. It is updated when there is new confirmed information. Last checked 11 October 2026.

Confirmed

Ownership and creative control, 20 February 2025. Amazon MGM Studios announced a new joint venture with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli to hold the James Bond franchise rights. According to Amazon, Wilson and Broccoli remain co-owners and Amazon MGM Studios takes creative control. The transaction closed on 24 March 2025. Source: Amazon

Producers, 25 March 2025. Amazon MGM Studios announced that Amy Pascal (Pascal Pictures) and David Heyman (Heyday Films) will produce the next Bond film. Source: Amazon MGM Studios

Director, 25 June 2025. Amazon MGM Studios announced that Denis Villeneuve will direct the film, with Tanya Lapointe as executive producer. Source: Amazon

Screenwriter, 31 July 2025. Amazon MGM Studios announced that Steven Knight will write the script. Source: Amazon

Casting search, 14 May 2026. In a statement, Amazon MGM Studios said the search for the next James Bond is underway and that it does not plan to comment on specific details during the casting process. Source: Amazon

Not yet announced

In the official sources checked on 11 October 2026, Amazon MGM Studios had not announced the actor who will play James Bond, the film’s title, a release date, or a start date for filming.