Bond 26 News

The screenwriter says he’s having a fantastic time writing the first James Bond film of a new era. Steven Knight has offered a brief but revealing update on Bond 26, the upcoming film to be directed by Denis Villeneuve — and while plot details remain tightly under wraps, one theme is already emerging: legacy. In […]

Bond 26 appears to still be some way off, with producer David Heyman confirming there’s no rush to move the project forward. For Bond fans, there’s good news and bad news about Bond 26. First the bad news: David Heyman says they won’t rush the next Bond film. Speaking to Screen Daily as part of its […]

Danjaq is no longer the name behind 007, with a new company now holding Bond’s identity. When Amazon was handed the creative wheel of the James Bond franchise on 20th February 2025, one detail was buried beneath the headlines: Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson, and Amazon MGM Studios had agreed to form a new entity […]

The search for a new James Bond will only begin after Denis Villeneuve finishes Dune 3. Bond 26 will begin its search for a new 007 in 2026, with casting to commence once director Denis Villeneuve finishes work on Dune: Part Three. For readers of The James Bond Dossier, none of this will come as […]

The writer says he’s yet to get started on the next James Bond film and confirms the next 007 actor is yet to be chosen. Steven Knight, the writer tapped to script Bond 26, has confirmed that writing hasn’t started and that the film is moving ahead without an actor in place. Asked by Radio […]

Peaky Blinders creator to script Amazon’s first 007 outing under Denis Villeneuve’s direction. When Amazon MGM Studios acquired full creative control over James Bond earlier this year, it was only a matter of time before the shape of the next film began to form. That shape now has a screenwriter. Steven Knight, the mind behind […]

As plans for the next James Bond film take shape, many of the most important decisions — including who will play 007 — are still to come. Bond fans now have a clearer sense of when 007 might return to cinemas. The latest reports suggest Bond 26 is targeting a 2028 release, later than the […]

Denis Villeneuve has officially been named director of the next James Bond film, Amazon MGM Studios confirmed on 25th June, marking a bold step with the storied spy franchise now under Amazon’s creative control.

A number of directors is reportedly pitching to launch 007’s new era under Amazon. A shortlist of directors is reportedly making their case to lead the next James Bond film, with meetings taking place in London. According to Puck News writer Matt Belloni, filmmakers including Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), Denis Villeneuve (Dune), […]

Amy Pascal and David Heyman are in London starting early development on James Bond’s return. Bond is back in motion. After years of uncertainty, the next James Bond film has entered early development. Speaking at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Amazon MGM Studios confirmed that producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are now in London and […]