Who is the new James Bond?
Quick answer
As of November 5, 2026, no actor has been officially announced as the next James Bond. Amazon MGM Studios now controls the franchise, and Denis Villeneuve is directing the next film (often called Bond 26). Until an official announcement, reports naming a new 007 are rumors.
Key facts
- Studio
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Producers
- Amy Pascal and David Heyman
- Writer
- Steven Knight
- Last Bond actor
- Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
Be careful with headlines and videos claiming “official” casting news. Many are clickbait. A real announcement will come from Amazon MGM Studios and the official 007 channels.
What we know about Bond 26
- 2021Daniel Craig’s final film, No Time to Die, is released
- 2022Amazon completes its purchase of MGM, the studio that co-owns Bond
- 2025Amazon MGM takes creative control of the franchise from longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson
- 2025Denis Villeneuve is announced as director, with Amy Pascal and David Heyman producing and Steven Knight writing
- 2026Producers say casting news is expected before the end of the year
Names in the rumors
Actors frequently mentioned in reports and betting odds have included Callum Turner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson, among others. None of these has been confirmed.
Every James Bond actor
| Actor | First film | Films |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Connery | Dr. No (1962) | 6 official |
| George Lazenby | On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) | 1 |
| Roger Moore | Live and Let Die (1973) | 7 |
| Timothy Dalton | The Living Daylights (1987) | 2 |
| Pierce Brosnan | GoldenEye (1995) | 4 |
| Daniel Craig | Casino Royale (2006) | 5 |
When will the next Bond film be released?
No release date has been officially set. Big films usually take two years or more from casting to release.
We’ll update this page when the next 007 is confirmed. For another long-running British hero with many actors, see Doctor Who.
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