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Felix Leiter, Young Bond and Ian Fleming himself return in new 2026 releases. Ian Fleming Publications has announced three new Bond-related projects for 2026, though the striking thing is how firmly they all look backwards. At a moment when Bond fans are waiting to see what Amazon MGM Studios does with Bond 26 under Denis […]

James Bond’s first major original video game in more than a decade is released today. After years of development, 007 First Light is finally here. The new game from IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series, gives Bond fans something they have not had for a long time: a completely original 007 story created specifically […]

Denis Villeneuve’s long-running connection to Hungary has led to speculation that Budapest could play a significant role in the production of Bond 26. Denis Villeneuve’s relationship with Hungary has prompted speculation that Budapest could emerge as an important production base for Bond 26 as Amazon MGM continues development on the next James Bond film. According […]

A classic John Barry score is set to spin again in a strictly limited pressing. More than fifty years after Roger Moore first faced Christopher Lee’s deadly marksman, The Man With the Golden Gun is being revisited in a new format that will catch the eye of Bond fans and record collectors alike. La-La Land […]

The rejected Bond theme singer returns to claim her place in 007 history. When Lana Del Rey revealed in 2024 that she had once written a song intended for a James Bond film, it sounded like one of those near-misses that quietly fade into trivia. A decade on from SPECTRE (2015), the moment has come […]

John Barry’s Las Vegas-infused Bond score has been restored and expanded for a new generation. When Diamonds Are Forever reached cinemas in 1971 it carried with it a sense of familiarity and change in equal measure. Sean Connery returned as James Bond for the final time in an official Eon production, yet the tone of […]

Charlie Higson returns to 007 with a modern story rooted in Fleming’s world. Charlie Higson is to write his first full-length adult James Bond novel, King Zero, in a move that reflects a shifting approach to Ian Fleming’s creation as the wider franchise continues to evolve. The novel, commissioned by Ian Fleming Publications and published […]

An investigation into missing funds has led authorities from Switzerland to the Tuscan hills. Italian authorities have seized €20m in assets in Tuscany as part of an investigation into money allegedly embezzled from Ursula Andress, the actor whose appearance in Dr No (1962) introduced the world to the first Bond girl. The seizure, confirmed on […]

Bond 26 writer’s cautious optimism points towards imminent news. Bond 26 screenwriter Steven Knight has suggested that an announcement on the next James Bond film may not be far away, adding momentum to expectations ahead of Amazon MGM’s CinemaCon presentation on 15th April. The comments came during an interview with Variety primarily focused on the […]

The author offered a grounded alternative to James Bond through stories of suspicion and constraint. Len Deighton, who has died aged 95, was one of the defining voices of post-war British espionage fiction, a writer who replaced glamour with paperwork, fatigue and quiet menace. Best known for The IPCRESS File (1962), his work offered a […]

A slice of 007 history is set to return in print this autumn. When Ian Fleming’s James Bond first appeared in the Daily Express in 1958, it marked a significant moment in the character’s evolution, carrying 007 from the pages of novels such as Casino Royale into the daily lives of British readers. Now, more […]

A brief remark in London points to Britain as the likely production base for the next Bond film. Amy Pascal has suggested that Bond 26 will film in the United Kingdom after praising the country’s film crews at a London premiere. The producer was speaking on 10th March at the world premiere of Project Hail […]

The Peaky Blinders creator appeared on BBC Radio 2 recently.  Steven Knight is not a man who gives things away easily. The writer behind Peaky Blinders, Dirty Pretty Things and Spencer spoke to Patrick Kielty on BBC Radio 2 recently about his work on Bond 26 — and true to form, he revealed precisely nothing […]

The former Bond co-star has added a Hollywood star to a career that spans continents and decades. Michelle Yeoh, who appeared opposite Pierce Brosnan in Tomorrow Never Dies, has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony took place on 18th February 2026, with directors Jon M Chu and Ang […]

A full concert devoted entirely to David Arnold’s 007 music will be staged for the first time on 1st November 2026. At a time when official news on Bond 26 remains scarce, one corner of the 007 world is making plenty of noise. Q The Music announced on 18th February that 850 tickets have already […]

Charlie Higson’s SilverFin will launch a new Young Bond audio series in September 2026. Ian Fleming Publications and Big Finish Productions have announced Young Bond, a new range of full-cast audio dramas bringing the teenage years of Ian Fleming’s secret agent to life in cinematic sound. The series will begin in September 2026 with an […]

The Macallan brought Bond back to the Hollywood Hills with a whisky launch with a performance by the co-writer of No Time to Die’s theme song, Finneas. On 3rd February, The Macallan hosted an immersive celebration for its Diamonds Are Forever 55th Anniversary Release, a limited edition whisky created to mark 55 years since the […]

A new limited edition single malt uses the 1971 Bond film as both blueprint and reference point. When Diamonds Are Forever arrived in cinemas in 1971, it confirmed James Bond’s place in a world where good taste mattered as much as brute force. Fifty-five years on, that idea has been distilled into a bottle. The […]

Agora Models has announced a 1/8 scale replica of the Citroën 2CV from For Your Eyes Only, faithfully reimagined in astonishing detail for their James Bond Collection. It was the car that bounced through olive groves, dodged bullets and Peugeots, and proved — to anyone who needed reminding — that 007 could drive the wheels […]

A new book examines the role of LGBTQ creators in shaping the James Bond films and their cultural legacy. James Bond has long been seen as the embodiment of straight masculinity: the cold killer, the tailored suit, the woman in the hotel room. But a new book argues that behind the character’s impeccable tailoring and […]