What is the value of the James Bond franchise deal between EON Productions and Amazon MGM Studios?

The deal between EON Productions and Amazon MGM Studios for the James Bond franchise was valued at $20 million.

Who will direct the next James Bond film?

Denis Villeneuve, the acclaimed director of Dune, has been announced as the director for the next James Bond film.

How has the James Bond franchise performed financially for EON Productions in recent years?

EON Productions' revenue from the James Bond franchise has declined in recent years, with the company reporting £12.1 million ($16.3 million) in revenue in 2024, down from £235 million in 2021 when the latest Bond film, No Time to Die, was released.

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Amazon Seizes Control of James Bond Franchise in $20M Deal

22 Oct

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Summary

Amazon MGM Studios paid $20M to acquire James Bond franchise rights
EON Productions, the company behind Bond films, sold its stake in the franchise
A new James Bond director, Denis Villeneuve, has been announced

Amazon Seizes Control of James Bond Franchise in $20M Deal

In a significant development for the James Bond franchise, Amazon MGM Studios has acquired the rights to the iconic spy series in a $20 million deal. According to an earnings report filed by EON Productions, the company that has long controlled the Bond franchise, the transaction was completed on February 20, 2025.

The report reveals that Amazon MGM Studios paid $20 million (USD) to purchase EON's interest in the Bond franchise, including all associated assets and subsidiary companies. This figure is significantly lower than the $1 billion figure that was initially reported when the deal was first announced.

The acquisition marks a major shift in the future of the James Bond franchise. Amazon MGM Studios has already announced that Denis Villeneuve, the acclaimed director of Dune, will helm the development of the next Bond film. The search for the actor to take on the role of the suave secret agent is expected to begin next year.