Denis Villeneuve to direct the next Bond film

The rumours have been intense for some time, and even more so in recent days…

Now it's a fact!

Quebec-born director Denis Villeneuve will direct the next film in the 007 franchise, the latest instalment in the adventures of James Bond, which will also feature a new actor.

Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond film.

“Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since ‘Dr. No' with Sean Connery. I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory,” Villeneuve… pic.twitter.com/Uc7W9Dpblm

— Variety (@Variety) June 25, 2025

Great news for fans of the franchise, but also for Villeneuve!

The latter has never been shy about mentioning his love for the franchise, which he associates with some of his best (and earliest) cinematic memories.

Denis Villeneuve continues to impress…