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… Since Amazon MGM purchased the rights to James Bond outright from long-time custodians Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson in early 2025 Amazon having already owned 50 percent since its 2022 acquisition of MGM , very little progress has been made on bringing a new version of the character to the … …
UPDATE 6.18pm: Amazon has shared a new statement regarding its relationship with 007 First Light developer IO Interactive and any future Bond games. "Amazon MGM holds the rights to any future James Bond video games but it's still too early to discuss future projects," it said thanks, Wario64 . …
… He says that, while Amazon "didn't have the full rights to this First Light James Bond game", any sequels will be "done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios." It's not suggested that IO Interactive will be replaced as developer, just that publishing duties will move over to Amazon. …
… "Amazon MGM holds the rights to any future James Bond video games but it's still too early to discuss future projects," an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement to Polygon. …
… On the other hand, Amazon now owns the James Bond rights holder, MGM . Their acquisition happened after MGM's deal with IO Interactive, which is why IOI was able to self-publish. Perhaps Amazon will settle for publishing the game and getting a cut of the pie the next time around. …
… Speaking to Polygon , Amazon Games boss Jeff Gattis said that sequels to First Light will be "done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios." MGM Metro Goldwyn Mayer holds the rights to the James Bond franchise and was purchased by Amazon in 2021 . …
… He was cited by Polygon as having said that , since they'll be happening post-Amazon's acquisition of the full Bond rights, any follow-up would be "done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios". …
… In a new update, provided by VGC , Amazon have clarified their comments: " Amazon MGM holds the rights to any future James Bond video games but it’s still too early to discuss future projects We have a great relationship with IO Interactive and are proud of what we’ve accomplished together on 007 F… …
… He said Amazon didn’t have “full rights” over 007 First Light since it was licensed out to IOI prior to Amazon’s acquisition of MGM, the owner of the Bond IP. …