The "James Bond saga" is currently in the middle of a massive, ground-up reboot!
Since Daniel Craig took his final bow in No Time to Die (2021), the franchise has undergone a historic corporate shift.
With Craig out and the position wide open, people have been trading on Kalshi and trying to predict who will take over as the next James Bond.
Which Actor Will Take Over the Bond Franchise?
Daniel Craig has been the face of James Bond for about 15 years, spanning five movie titles. Let's take a look at what he has released and what's next:
| Film | Release Year | Key Milestone |
| Casino Royale | 2006 | The origin story; Bond earns his "00" status. |
| Quantum of Solace | 2008 | A direct sequel dealing with the immediate aftermath of Casino. |
| Skyfall | 2012 | The 50th-anniversary film; explores Bond's childhood and M's past. |
| Spectre | 2015 | Reintroduces the classic criminal organization and Ernst Stavro Blofeld. |
| No Time to Die | 2021 | The grand finale and Craig's final appearance. |
What's Next for the Franchise
Since Amazon's acquisition of MGM in 2025, here's the latest information on the upcoming reboot of the series:
Director:Denis Villeneuve (Dune) was officially announced as the director for "Bond 26" in June 2025.
Writer:Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) is currently writing the script.
People Are Predicting These Actors to Become the Next James Bond
Speculation surrounding who will take over as the next James Bond has been surging. People have been speculating on the following names:
- Jacob Elordi – Star of Euphoria, Frankenstein, and more.
- Callum Turner – Viewed as the clear favorite until the surge of Elordi.
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson – He's been rumored as a 'done deal,' but that's not entirely the case.
- Henry Cavill –
The official casting announcement is slated for mid-2026, and production should begin towards late 2026/early 2027.
Actors With the Best Chance to Replace Daniel Craig via Kalshi
Callum Turner – 44%
Jacob Elordi – 29%
Henry Ashton – 17%
Aaron Taylor-Johnson – 10%
These percentages will change based on new trades and other James Bond-related news.
