Denis Villeneuve to Direct the Next ‘James Bond’ Movie

“I’m a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he’s sacred territory.

Denis Villeneuve poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on March 2, 2025. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Oscar-nominated Denis Villeneuve will direct the next “James Bond” film, Amazon’s MGM Studios said on Wednesday, taking charge of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic spies and longest-running movie series.

Villeneuve, the Canadian film director and writer, has earned critical acclaim for films such as “Sicario,” “Dune,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Blade Runner 2049,” and “Arrival.”