Next James Bond film expected to start production in 2027

The next James Bond film is expected to begin production in 2027 and reach cinemas in 2028, with Denis Villeneuve set to direct and Steven Knight writing the screenplay. The identity of Daniel Craig’s successor has not been announced, but the final screen tests reportedly took place in late October.

Producer Amy Pascal said in August that an announcement by the end of the year was “a good bet”. The BBC reports that Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor and Callum Turner are thought to be among the frontrunners, while several other actors have also been linked to the role. None has been confirmed, and the BBC notes that Craig was a surprise choice before his casting was announced in 2005.

The film will be the 26th in the official series, which began with *Dr No* in 1962. Its title and release date have not been announced. Amazon MGM, which now controls the franchise, has not said how or when it will reveal the new Bond.

The creative team signals a fresh start after *No Time to Die*, Craig’s final Bond film, released in 2021. How the story will handle that film’s ending, or whether it will take place in a different period or timeline, remains unknown.