All 26 Bond Films Hit Netflix Despite Amazon Ownership
Starting January 15, Netflix will stream every James Bond movie, including the rarely seen Never Say Never Again, as Amazon MGM Studios continues licensing its film library to streaming competitors.
Netflix subscribers will get access to the complete James Bond collection starting January 15, even though Amazon owns the rights to the legendary spy franchise. All 26 films will land on the streaming platform as part of Amazon MGM Studios' ongoing strategy to license content across multiple services.
"When Amazon acquired MGM, Amazon's plan was to continue licensing MGM's iconic library to streaming and television partners around the world," Chris Ottinger, head of worldwide distribution at Amazon MGM Studios told Deadline. "Bringing these iconic films and shows to Netflix is part of that continued strategy."
More Than Just the Official Canon
The Netflix deal includes something special. Viewers will also get 1983's Never Say Never Again, Sean Connery's final Bond performance. This film rarely appears in official collections because Eon Productions didn't make it.
Bond movies have bounced between streaming services before. The franchise appeared on Pluto, a free platform, late last year. But Netflix's deal covers more ground.
Strategic Move While New Bond Waits
Denis Villeneuve, the Dune director, will helm the next Bond film. But that project remains shrouded in secrecy with no clear timeline.
Getting all Bond movies on Netflix makes business sense. The platform reaches millions of subscribers worldwide. This keeps 007 in the public eye while Amazon develops its next spy thriller.
Six actors have played Bond across these films: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. Each brought their own style to the character.