Amazon Gains Creative Control Over James Bond Franchise

The Broccoli family steps back from six decades of stewardship as Amazon plans to reshape 007's cinematic future.

Amazon MGM Studios has entered a joint venture with the Broccoli family, gaining creative control of the James Bond franchise after decades of family-led production.
The Broccoli family, custodians of the franchise since 1962, will retain an ownership stake but will no longer oversee creative decisions for the films.
Amazon's plans for the franchise may include expanding into a cinematic universe with potential spin-offs, though no immediate projects have been confirmed.
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, longtime producers, are stepping away from the films, with Wilson retiring and Broccoli focusing on other projects like Broadway productions.
The next James Bond film remains in development limbo with no director, script, or lead actor, as Amazon evaluates the future direction of the franchise.