At long last, Bond 26 has found its director. Over the last several months, ever since Amazon took over creative control of the James Bond franchise, notable directors like Christopher Nolan and Alfonso Cuarón have been rumored to helm the upcoming Bond 26. However, it has now been confirmed that Denis Villeneuve will direct Bond 26.

Even though there’s still a long way to go, this is an exciting step for the next entry in the franchise, especially since Villeneuve is a die-hard James Bond fan. Now, according to its plan, Amazon can now make sure progress starts being made on a script for Bond 26. Then, they can finally cast the next James Bond.

Since Bond 26 will start a new era in the long-running franchise, fans are desperately waiting to see who will be cast as 007. Major names such as Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, and Henry Cavill are strong possibilities. However, for now, let’s examine why Villeneuve is the perfect director to helm Bond 26.

Denis Villeneuve Has The Blockbuster & Action Experience Necessary For Bond

Villeneuve’s Filmography Is Incredible

Villeneuve began his career with several smaller-scale movies, but has since emerged as one of the most acclaimed blockbuster directors in Hollywood. Denis Villeneuve’s best movies include Prisoners, Sicario, Blade Runner 2049, and the two Dune films. Blade Runner 2049 and the Dune films, in particular, prove that the filmmaker is well-prepared to take on Bond 26.

These three movies are big-budget science fiction films that are part of popular intellectual properties. Before the releases of these films, fans were worried that Villeneuve couldn’t make an effective Blade Runner sequel or properly adapt Frank Herbert’s Dune novels. However, he proved everyone wrong and these three films all garnered a ton of acclaim.

While Blade Runner 2049 struggled at the box office, the Dune movies have been mᴀssive successes. With Dune and Dune: Part Two, Villeneuve has proved that he is a director whose movies are worth watching in theaters. Therefore, it’s great that Amazon has nabbed him to direct Bond 26, which needs to be a huge hit for the company.

In addition to making several successful blockbusters, Villeneuve has also proven himself as a talented action director. There are several great action sequences in Blade Runner 2049 and the Dune films, but a film like Sicario also highlights how skilled Villeneuve is at directing action scenes that include a lot of tension.

For example, the border-crossing scene in Sicario is a tension-filled scene that also features a burst of action. Scenes like this are a must for the next James Bond movie, and I’m happy to say I can fully trust Villeneuve to create some of the most memorable sequences in the entire franchise.

Denis Villeneuve’s Movies Prove 007’s Story Won’t Be Secondary In James Bond Reboot

James Bond Needs To Be A Complex Character

Coming off of the Daniel Craig era, Bond 26 needs to deeply examine the British spy as a character. All of Craig’s Bond films put an emphasis on 007’s strengths and weaknesses and served as great character studies. Therefore, audiences will be expecting this in Bond 26.

Thankfully, Villeneuve’s previous movies prove that the director understands how important character-building is. Movies like Prisoners, Sicario, and Arrival are all incredibly character-driven, and this is something that Villeneuve has continued to emphasize after making the jump to major Hollywood blockbusters.

Ryan Gosling’s Officer K gets a compelling arc in Blade Runner 2049 and Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides is a fascinating character in the Dune films. Additionally, the supporting characters in these films all get a lot of attention and feel like real people. Therefore, I’m confident that Bond 26 will be an extremely character-driven movie.

In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if Bond 26 shows us sides of 007 that we have never seen before. Since it will start a new era for the franchise, Bond 26 is actually the perfect time to add some new layers to the iconic character. Therefore, I can’t wait to see what Villeneuve’s take on 007 is in the upcoming spy movie.

Denis Villeneueve Has A Proven Track Record To Build Excitement For Bond 26

Bond 26 Will Be An Amazing Theater Experience

Practically all of Villeneuve’s movies have been loved by both fans and critics, which bodes well for Bond 26. Based on his previous films, I wouldn’t be surprised if Bond 26 ends up being one of the highest-rated movies in the franchise. If this is the case, audiences will definitely be intrigued to watch 007’s next mission in theaters.

After this director announcement, I have no doubt that Bond 26 will be a huge success at the box office. Since the franchise has been going on for so long, and since many fans were concerned about how Amazon would handle James Bond, there was definitely reason to believe Bond 26 may struggle to attract people’s interest. However, that is definitely not the case anymore.

Since he will be coming off of the previous two Dune movies and the upcoming Dune: Messiah, audiences will be excited to see what Villeneuve does with a new franchise. In fact, it’s likely that Villeneuve’s name being attached will encourage some non-James Bond fans to watch the next movie in the franchise, which would be a great start for this new era.

Denis Villeneuve Will Make James Bond Feel New Again

Villeneuve Could Tell The Most Unique James Bond Story Ever

Ever since Dr. No was released in 1962, James Bond has been a producer-driven franchise. Throughout the history of the series, Albert Broccoli, Barbara Broccoli, and Michael G. Wilson were all very hands-on producers. Because of this, aside from a few exceptions, the attention was never really on the directors of James Bond movies.

However, this is about to change, and the spotlight will very much be on Villeneuve leading up to the release of Bond 26. Villeneuve is a distinct filmmaker and will bring his signature style to the James Bond franchise. This is a good thing, as Villeneuve will surprise audiences with Bond 26 instead of giving them what they are used to.

Since it is the start of a new era, Bond 26 needs to make a big statement. Because of this, it was smart of Amazon to hire an auteur director like Villeneuve. Since he is now attached to the project, Bond 26 could be one of the most fascinating blockbusters releasing in the coming years. Therefore, I’m so happy Villeneuve was chosen to direct Bond 26.