007 will have films available on Netflix; see which ones

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A Amazon ea Netflix revealed this Friday (19) a partnership to release some films from the franchise 007 on the streaming service. In total, four films from the franchise will arrive on the service on January 15th.

Die Another Day, No Time to Die, Quantum of Solace e Heavy rain will reach the platform through a partnership made between the two companies. Other films included in the package are Rocky, Legally Blonde and the series Man in the High Castle.

Everything about 007’s future

With more than 20 films released since the 1960s, 007 It is one of the longest-running franchises in the world of cinema. From the beginning, the Broccoli family has shepherded the character and his films. First with Cubby Broccolifounder of Eon, and later with his children Michael G. Wilson e Barbara Broccoliwho in 2025 decided to sell creative control of the character to Amazon for the speculated value of US$1 billion.

A Amazon had bought the studio that is home to James Bond, MGMfor US$8.5 billion, and held the rights to distribute and release the films. The creative part, however, continued with the Broccolis, who refused to deal with 007 as “content”, coming up with derivatives and things like that. Amazon had other plans, and after years of tension (and no progress in rebuilding the franchise after the end of the era Daniel Craig), the solution was to pay for full control. The sale was seen as shocking, as the Broccolis were, historically, very attached to the character created by Ian Fleming.

“Since his introduction to cinemas more than 60 years ago, James Bond has become one of the most iconic characters in filmed entertainment”said Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios. “We are grateful to the late Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman for bringing James Bond to theaters around the world, and to Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli for their unwavering dedication to their roles in continuing the legacy of a franchise so beloved by legions around the world. We are honored to continue this golden legacy, and we look forward to entering the new phase of the legendary 007 to new audiences around the world.”continued the executive.

Inside Amazon, Amy Pascalproducer of the Spider-Man films, and David Heyman who produced the adaptations of Harry Potterwere chosen as producers who will manage the brand.

Now, 007 will enter a new phase, for the first time in the hands of a studio (and a technology giant) and not the family responsible for establishing it as a cultural icon. It is still unknown when a new James Bond film will be released, much less who will take on the role of agent 007. The director, however, will be Denis Villeneuve (Sicario, there), and the script was written by Steven. Knight (Peaky Blinders).