Bond 26: The 5 Directors ‘Pitching’ to Helm the Next James Bond Movie Revealed

The future of the James Bond franchise is entering an exciting new chapter, with Amazon MGM now taking full creative control following their high-profile deal with longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. While Wilson and Broccoli remain co-owners of the franchise, Amazon’s acquisition marks a significant shift in the stewardship of the iconic British spy series, sparking both anticipation and concern among fans over potential changes.

Before the casting of the next 007 is finalized—amidst swirling rumors of actors like Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harris Dickinson, and James Norton—Amazon’s immediate priority is locking down a director for Bond 26. According to industry insider reports from Puck, five filmmakers have been actively “pitching” for the coveted role:

• Denis Villeneuve (Dune), renowned for his visionary sci-fi and gripping storytelling

• Edward Berger, acclaimed for his award-winning work on All Quiet on the Western Front and Conclave

• Paul King, the creative force behind beloved family films like Paddington and Wonka

• Edgar Wright, known for cult classics Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz

• Jonathan Nolan, co-creator of Westworld and brother to acclaimed director Christopher Nolan

Adding further intrigue, The Sun has reported that the next Bond will be the youngest ever to don the tuxedo, with the film’s timeline set in the 1950s and 1960s. This creative choice follows Daniel Craig’s dramatic and definitive exit in No Time to Die, which left fans with the memory of 007’s death still fresh. An insider explained, “They can’t just pretend it didn’t happen. So they’re now looking at his story as a younger man in a different era.”

Production for the next Bond film has been “fast-tracked” and is expected to hit cinemas by the end of 2027. The delay will tie with the longest gap between Bond films in history—the six-year hiatus between Licence to Kill (1989) and GoldenEye (1995).

Amazon’s takeover is also expected to expand the franchise with spin-offs, though sources confirm the streaming giant “knows fans want and expect a movie” and is committed to delivering the next chapter of Bond on the big screen.

As the franchise prepares to reinvent itself under new creative leadership, the world watches eagerly to see who will take the helm—and who will become the next face of the world’s most famous spy.