Denis Villeneuve

Daniel Craig appears at the premiere of the film "No Time To Die" in London on Sept. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

What to know about the next James Bond movie now that Denis Villeneuve will direct it

In the 50-plus years of James Bond, the wait between films has never gone longer than six years. The next entry, and first since Daniel Craig’s dramatic exit, may test that — but things are speeding up.
 
Denis Villeneuve arrives at the 30th Critics Choice Awards on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film

 
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Robert Pattinson as Mickey 18, left, and Mickey 17 in a scene from "Mickey 17." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Robert Pattison sci-fi ‘Mickey 17’ opens in first place, but profitability is a long way off

 
Demi Moore arrives at Chanel's 16th Annual Pre-Oscar Awards Dinner on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Chanel event brings Oscar nominees together the night before the big show

 
Demi Moore, from left, Zoe Saldana, and Cynthia Erivo arrive at the Oscars Nominees Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Oscar nominees gather for a chummy night of cocktails, dinner and the annual class picture

 

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From ‘The Brutalist’ to ‘Wicked,’ where to watch this year’s Oscar-nominated movies

 
This image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Monica Barbaro in a scene from "A Complete Unknown." (Macall Polay/Searchlight Pictures via AP)

‘Wicked’ tops SAG Awards nominations as many big names are snubbed

 
Nicole Kidman accepts the international star award for "Babygirl" during the 36th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Palm Springs, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Kidman gives tearful dedication to late mother as film stars gather for heartfelt Palm Springs gala

 
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The snubs and surprises in the 2025 Golden Globe nominations

 
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From left, Vanessa McDonnell, Aaron Schimberg, Adam Pearson, Gabriel Mayers, Sebastian Stan and Mike Marino pose with the best feature award for "A Different Man" during The Gothams Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Dark comedy ‘A Different Man’ surprisingly triumphs at Gotham Awards

 

‘Dune: Prophecy’ delves into sci-fi lore

 

Adams, Blanchett, Nyong’o attend TIFF Tribute Awards

 
This image released by Universal Pictures shows characters Shifu, voiced by Dustin Hoffman, left, and Po, voiced by Jack Black in a scene from DreamWorks Animation's "Kung Fu Panda 4." (DreamWorks Animation/Universal Pictures via AP)

‘Kung Fu Panda 4' opens No. 1, while ‘Dune: Part Two’ stays strong

 
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Timothee Chalamet in a scene from "Dune: Part Two." (Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

‘Dune: Part Two’ brings spice power to the box office with $81.5 million debut

 
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Movie Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ sustains the dystopian dream of ‘Part One'-Test1.

 
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Zendaya, Chalamet shine at ‘Dune: Part Two’ London premiere

 
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows director Denis Villeneuve, left, with actor Rebecca Ferguson on the set of "Dune: Part Two." (Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

In ‘Dune: Part Two,’ filmmaker Denis Villeneuve realizes a lifetime dream

 
Denis Villeneuve, left, and Christopher Nolan pose for a portrait on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)

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Q&A: Nolan and Villeneuve on ‘Tenet’ returning to theaters and why ‘Dune 2’ will be shown on film

 
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ returns to theaters, in IMAX 70mm, with new ‘Dune: Part Two’ footage

 
This image released by Universal Pictures shows director Christopher Nolan, center, and Cillian Murphy, right, on the set of "Oppenheimer." (Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures via AP)

For filmmakers, ‘Oppenheimer’s’ $900M-plus haul is an important moment for Hollywood and theaters

 

ShowBiz Minute: Wyatt, Kaufman, ‘Dune 2'

 
FILE - Timothee Chalamet, left, and Zendaya pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film "Dune," Oct. 18, 2021, in London. The release of “Dune: Part Two,” one of the fall's most anticipated releases, has been postponed from November 2023 until next near, Warner Bros. confirmed Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)

‘Dune: Part Two’ release postponed to 2024 as actors strike lingers

 

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