Amazon acquiring creative control over futureJames Bondmovies is the start of a new era, since one family has dictated the direction of the franchise for 63 years. After 2021’sNo Time to Die, which actually killed the iconic British agent, I had a feeling the franchise would never be the same. After all, during Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond, streaming services had changed how viewers consume media. Since Amazon acquired MGM Studios, which had the distribution rights toJames Bondmovies, it seemed obvious that the tech company would want more 007 content on its streaming services.
Leading up to the August 19, 2025 report thatAmazon now has full creative control of theJames Bondfranchise, there were a lot of reports that the company and Barbara Broccoli were clashing over thedirection ofBond 26. Barabara Broccoli inherited the franchise from her father, Albert Broccoli, so it makes sense that she is extremely protective over it. However, she ultimately ended up giving up creative control, which now allows Amazon to do whatever they want with the franchise. This means thatthe Broccoli era of theJames Bondfranchise has now officially come to an end.
The Broccoli Era Of James Bond Movies Is Over After 63 Years & 25 Movies
The Broccoli Family No Longer Has Creative Control Of The James Bond Franchise
In 1961,movie producer Albert Broccoli formed Eon Production with Harry Saltzman, who had the rights to most of theJames Bondnovels. Just a year later after their team-up,Dr. Nowas released and proved thatJames Bondcould be a massive cinematic franchise. This led to 25James Bondmovies being produced by Eon Productions over 63 years. A couple of standaloneJames Bondmovies were not released by Eon Productions, such as 1967’sCasino Royaleand 1983’sNever Say Never Again, but for the most part, Broccoli had full control over the direction of the franchise.
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ProducingBondmovies turned into a family business when Albert Broccoli’s step-son, Michael G. Wilson, came on board to help make 1979’sMoonraker. Eight years later,Albert’s daughter, Barbara, also began producing the franchise with 1987’sThe Living Daylights, which was Timothy Dalton’s debut as 007. Albert Broccoli passed away in 1996, so Barbara Broccoli and Wilson have been in charge of the franchise since. However, that has all changed now that Amazon has creative control of futureJames Bondmovies.
Future James Bond Movies Will Be Different, There’s No Way To Avoid It
The James Bond Franchise Will Likely Expand Under Amazon’s Control
Recently, it has been clear that Amazon and Broccoli have different visions for the future of theJames Bondfranchise. Broccoli has always favored quality over quantity, whereasAmazon wants to capitalize on the popularity ofJames Bond. Since the two parties haven’t been able to agree, the upcoming 26thJames Bondmovie has been stuck in development for years. However, now that Broccoli has given up creative control of the franchise, Amazon is now free to proceed however they want.
Instead of just focusing on a standalone mission for 007, futureJames Bondmovies will also likely prioritize setting up spinoff movies and TV shows.
This means thatfutureJames Bondmovieswill undoubtedly be very different from what audiences have become used to seeing. More than likely, Amazon will very quickly attempt to turnJames Bondinto an even bigger franchise, which includes various spinoffs. Instead of just focusing on a standalone mission for 007,futureJames Bondmovies will also likely prioritize setting up spinoff movies and TV shows. For example, it wouldn’t be surprising if characters like Felix Leiter and Moneypenny received their own spinoffs.
Bond 26 Must Now Avoid Feeling Like A Parody Of 007’s Eon Era
Bond 26 May Be More Lighthearted
SinceJames Bondis a franchise that has been around since 1962, it has inevitably had to evolve over the years. While she had full control over the franchise, Barbara Broccoli embraced the changing times and produced several incredibly successfulJames Bondfilms. For example,after audiences got tired of sillierBondfilms, especially after 2002’sDie Another Day, Broccoli changed course and produced several films with a darker tone.
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The Brocolli family has overseen every James Bond movie so far, so the franchise’s new business arrangement means big changes are sure to come.
All of Craig’sBondfilms, starting with 2006’sCasino Royale, are darker and edgier, but recent reports have revealed thatthe nextJames Bondfilm may return to a more lighthearted tone. It seems like Amazon wants to makeJames Bondprojects that are more closely aligned to the movies from the 1960s and 70s. While these films are loved by many, Amazon has to be careful not to just parody the originalJames Bondfilms. Overall, now that a new era has begun, it will be interesting to see what direction Amazon takes with theJames Bondfranchise.
