James Bond fans will have to wait until at least 2028 for the next instalment, marking the longest gap between films in the franchise's history. Since Daniel Craig's final outing in No Time to Die (2021), speculation about the next 007 has been rife, with actors such as Callum Turner, Harris Dickinson, and Louis Partridge among the rumoured frontrunners.
An insider told The Sun that the production mindset has shifted from urgency to ensuring quality. 'Bond won't be back until 2028,' the source said, adding that new creative owners Amazon MGM Studios are prioritising a careful approach over rapid spin-offs. The delay is partly attributed to Dune director Denis Villeneuve's involvement and his prior commitments, including Dune 3, which is not expected until December 2026.
Mark Wooldridge, president of the 007GB fan club, told Metro that the timeline 'broadly aligns with typical production scales.' He noted that pre-production, filming, and post-production can take years, especially with a major franchise like Bond. 'If the intention is to introduce a fresh face, that could naturally place less emphasis on actors already widely associated with the role,' he added.
Age has been a topic of debate, but experts say it is not a defining factor. Roger Moore was in his mid-40s when he debuted as Bond, and Pierce Brosnan was in his early 40s. Daniel Craig was 38 for Casino Royale, while George Lazenby remains the youngest at 29. Coventry University's Iain Bruce noted that frontrunners like Turner and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, both in their mid-30s, would still be prime age for the role by 2028.
