In a surprising development, Amazon MGM Studios has signed a deal to license the entire James Bond catalog to Netflix for a limited time.
From January 15, 2026, Die Another Day, No Time to Die, Quantum of Solace and heavy rain It will be available to stream on Netflix for three months in the United States, German-speaking Europe, France, Benelux, Italy, Northern Europe, and Latin America.
Amazon needs a way to monetize its MGM inventory, and even though Bond movies are streamed on Prime Video every October and November (in honor of World James Bond Day on October 5th) and the show airs year-round on MGM+ in the U.S., management sees value in licensing it to a rival streamer, in this case an industry leader with more than 300 million subscribers worldwide.
They hope to use Netflix’s wide reach to grow and maintain interest in the British superspy film until producers David Heyman and Amy Pascal deliver their next film. It could take several more years: Denis Villeneuve becomes manager bond 26 However, it is still unclear who will replace Daniel Craig as 007.
Deals include a selection of rocky and creed movies and legal blonde Six series, including titles from the prestigious MGM library and Amazon originals. hunter and man in the high castle. hunter has already been streaming for 12 months on Netflix in the United States, German-speaking Europe, France, Benelux, Italy, Northern Europe, and Latin America.
“When Amazon acquired MGM, Amazon’s plan was to continue licensing MGM’s iconic library to streaming and television partners around the world,” said Chris Ottinger, head of global distribution for Amazon MGM Studios. “Bringing these iconic movies and shows to Netflix is part of that continued strategy.”
Ottinger continued: “James Bond is one of the most enduring and influential franchises in film history, along with other popular titles in our library. hunter Among other series, this deal reflects the continued global demand for premium storytelling and the strong working relationship we have built with Netflix. ”
2026 will be a big test for Amazon MGM Studios’ theatrical ambitions. The studio, under head of film, streaming and theaters Courtenay Valenti, is planning a series of exclusive theatrical releases for its original films, much to the delight of exhibitors. Former Paramount executive Helen Moss is head of international theatrical distribution, and Kevin Wilson is her head of North America.
Among the earliest releases are works by Timur Bekmambetov. mercy Starring Chris Pratt, the sci-fi adventure will air on January 23, 2026. project hail mary From Ryan Gosling, starring Phil Lord and Chris Miller, March 20, 2026.
Streamers have been a hot topic in Hollywood lately. Netflix is claiming to be the winner in the battle to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD) studio and streaming assets after agreeing to a deal with WBD last month, despite Paramount’s continued efforts to absorb all of WBD, and YouTube, which boasts more global viewers than any other platform of around 2.5 billion, has signed a deal with the Academy to stream the Oscars starting in 2029.
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