Denis Villeneuve to Direct Next James Bond Film

26 June 2025 06:45

The next James Bond film now has its director — four-time Academy Award nominee Denis Villeneuve. The official announcement was made by Amazon MGM Studios in a press release that also reaffirmed Amy Pascal and David Heyman will be serving as producers with Tanya Lapointe as executive producer.

In the press release Denis Villeneuve provided the following statement:

“Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory. I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor. Amy, David, and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust.”

The head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, Mike Hopkins, shared his excitement on the hiring:

“We are honored that Denis has agreed to direct James Bond’s next chapter. He is a cinematic master, whose filmography speaks for itself. From Blade Runner 2049 to Arrival to the Dune films, he has delivered compelling worlds, dynamic visuals, complex characters, and most importantly the immersive storytelling that global audiences yearn to experience in theaters. James Bond is in the hands of one of today’s greatest filmmakers and we cannot wait to get started on 007’s next adventure.”

Producing partners Pascal and Heyman also provided a comment:

“Denis Villeneuve has been in love with James Bond movies since he was a little boy. It was always his dream to make this movie, and now it’s ours, too. We are lucky to be in the hands of this extraordinary filmmaker.”

Villeneuve has been tapped to executive produce the new Bond film as well. Production will likely begin at the end of next year, after he’s finished on Dune: Messiah, with a theatrical release expected in 2027.

Source: Amazon