Rights to James Bond for future films up for grabs

The studio with the distribution rights to the James Bond franchise for the past 10 years has been Sony, but after Spectre release this November, the rights will be up for grabs.

Sony and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer partnered on Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre, all of which starred Daniel Craig as the super sleuth. To date, Skyfall is the highest-grossing film in the franchise’s history, grossing over $304 million.

According to industry insiders, Warner Bros. is the frontrunner to acquire the rights as they have partnered with MGM recently on several projects.

There will be no shortage of major studios bidding for the Bond franchise distribution rights. James Bond is the most recognized spy in film and audiences keep coming back for more. Ian Fleming’s character, James Bond, has celebrated over 50 years of success on screen.