Several James Bond movies will arrive on Netflix starting January 15 as part of an unexpected licensing agreement with Amazon MGM Studios. The deal includes recent entries like 'Skyfall' and 'No Time to Die,' available for three months in multiple territories. This move aims to broaden the franchise's global reach amid anticipation for the next Bond installment.
Netflix and Amazon MGM Studios have struck a deal to bring select James Bond films to the streaming service, marking a rare collaboration between competitors. Beginning January 15, subscribers in the U.S., Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Benelux countries, Italy, the Nordics, and Latin America will be able to watch 'Die Another Day' (2002), 'Quantum of Solace' (2008), 'Skyfall' (2012), and 'No Time to Die' (2021) for a three-month period.
The agreement extends beyond Bond, including movies from the 'Rocky' and 'Creed' series, as well as the 'Legally Blonde' films. On the TV side, Amazon's original series 'Hunters'—a conspiracy drama created by David Weil that ran for two seasons on Prime Video—began streaming on Netflix this month and will remain available for a year in the same territories. 'The Man in the High Castle' and other series are also part of the lineup.
Chris Ottinger, head of worldwide distribution at Amazon MGM Studios, explained the rationale: “When Amazon acquired MGM, Amazon’s plan was to continue licensing MGM’s iconic library to streaming and television partners around the world. Bringing these iconic films and shows to Netflix is part of that continued strategy. James Bond remains one of the most enduring and influential franchises in cinematic history, and alongside other beloved titles in our library like Hunters among other series, this agreement reflects the continued global appetite for premium storytelling and the strong working relationship we’ve built with Netflix.”
Typically, the Bond films stream on Prime Video for two months each year around October's global Bond Day through Thanksgiving. They also air on MGM+ from October through December, with an 'all-Bond' marathon, and a selection available year-round. This Netflix deal comes as fans await the 26th James Bond movie, directed by Denis Villeneuve, with a possible release in 2028.
Amazon insiders describe the licensing as a strategic decision to expand audience engagement, even if it aids a rival streamer, signaling a recovering distribution market.