Amazon MGM Studios has announced that Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film.

Tanya Lapointe will serve as executive producer. As previously announced, Amy Pascal and David Heyman will serve as producers.

Villeneuve commented, “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 honour 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 honour. Amy, David, and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust.”

Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, commented, “We are honoured 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.”

Pascal and Heyman commented, “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’s credits include Dune: Part One, Dune: Part Two, Blade Runner 2049, Arrival, Sicario, Prisoners, Enemy and Incendies. Three out of Villeneuve’s four last films have been nominated for Academy Awards for Best Picture, including Arrival which also earned him a Best Director nomination.

In 2022, Amazon acquired MGM, including a vast catalogue with more than 4,000 films and 17,000 TV shows. In March 2025, Amazon MGM Studios closed a new joint venture with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the terms of which call for Amazon MGM Studios to gain creative control of the James Bond intellectual property rights.

Villeneuve is represented by CAA, Carlos Goodman, and ID.