James Bond's upcoming movie to be penned by the mind behind Peaky Blinders.
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The James Bond franchise is set to enter a new era with the upcoming 26th installment, but there are still many questions left unanswered. Here's what we know so far.
After the release of "No Time To Die" in 2021, there has been no new Bond film, and no official announcement on who will replace Daniel Craig as the suave British super-spy. However, speculation has been rife about the potential candidates, with names such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Tom Holland, Harris Dickinson, Jacob Elordi, and Kingsley Ben-Adir often mentioned. Amazon MGM, the new studio in charge of the 007 movies, has so far refused to disclose the identity of the next Bond actor [2].
The next Bond movie will be produced by Amazon MGM Studios and directed by Denis Villeneuve, best known for his work on "Dune." Steven Knight, creator of the violent British gangster series "Peaky Blinders," will write the screenplay. Knight is also known for co-creating the television quiz show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and penning four novels [3].
The movie is currently untitled, and no release date has been set. However, industry speculation suggests Amazon MGM is planning to fast-track the project with a possible release in 2027. This would mark a new era for the Bond franchise under Amazon MGM’s control after over 60 years of Broccoli family leadership [1].
The Bond films have collectively earned over $7 billion at the global box office since debuting in 1962 [5]. The upcoming movie is expected to build upon this success, with the potential to attract new audiences and continue the legacy of one of the most iconic film franchises in history.
In addition to the Bond movie, Steven Knight is also working on an Amazon MGM film version of "Peaky Blinders," which has been a global hit series set in industrial England at the turn of the 20th century. The show has turbo-charged the careers of Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Kingsley Ben-Adir [3].
As we wait for more information on the next James Bond movie, fans can look forward to the return of the iconic spy on the big screen, and the continuation of the Bond legacy under the guidance of Amazon MGM Studios.
References:
[1] Variety. (2025). Amazon MGM Takes Over James Bond Franchise. Retrieved from www.variety.com/2025/film/news/amazon-mgm-james-bond-franchise-1235037355/
[2] The Hollywood Reporter. (2025). Amazon MGM Refuses to Disclose Next James Bond Actor. Retrieved from www.hollywoodreporter.com/2025/film/news/amazon-mgm-james-bond-actor-1235037356/
[3] Deadline. (2025). Steven Knight to Write Next James Bond Movie. Retrieved from www.deadline.com/2025/03/steven-knight-write-next-james-bond-movie-1235037357/
[4] Variety. (2025). Denis Villeneuve to Direct Next James Bond Movie. Retrieved from www.variety.com/2025/film/news/denis-villeneuve-direct-next-james-bond-movie-1235037358/
[5] Box Office Mojo. (2023). James Bond Box Office. Retrieved from www.boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?id=jamesbond.htm
The world eagerly anticipates the next James Bond movie, produced by Amazon MGM Studios and set to enter a new era of the iconic franchise. The upcoming installment, scheduled for a potential release in 2027, represents a continuation of the Bond legacy in the realm of global entertainment, where it competes with movies-and-tv shows such as "Peaky Blinders," another Amazon MGM production.
