No Time to Die Production and Financial Overview
The James Bond film released in 2019 is officially titled No Time to Die. It is the twenty-fifth installment in the Eon Productions James Bond series. The film was produced by Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Universal Pictures. The principal photography budget was reported at approximately $250 million, making it one of the most expensive Bond films ever made. For detailed production company data, refer to the corporate structure overview provided by Forbes at Forbes business of Hollywood funding.
No Time to Die premiered in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2021 and was released theatrically in the United States on 30 September 2021. The film features Daniel Craig in his fifth and final portrayal of James Bond. The screenplay was written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Cary Joji Fukunaga. The film was directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, and the music score was composed by Hans Zimmer.
Box Office Revenue and Global Market Rankings
No Time to Die earned approximately $774 million worldwide against a production budget of $250 million. The film ranked among the top-grossing films globally for the 2021 calendar year. In the domestic United States market, it grossed around $160 million. International markets contributed the majority of the revenue, with the United Kingdom, Germany, and France among the top-performing territories. The global box office ranking for 2021 placed the film within the top five highest-grossing releases, according to industry tracking data.
The film's box office performance was impacted by pandemic-related theater closures and delayed release dates. Despite this, it achieved the highest opening weekend gross of the Daniel Craig Bond era in several international markets. The global theatrical run extended into early 2022 in some regions. Streaming and home entertainment revenue followed the theatrical window, though exact figures were not disclosed by the studios.
Distribution, Franchise Value, and Future Outlook
Universal Pictures handled the international distribution of No Time to Die, while United Artists Releasing managed the domestic United States release. The film is part of the long-running Eon Productions James Bond franchise, which has generated billions in cumulative global box office revenue across twenty-five films. The franchise remains one of the most valuable intellectual property portfolios in the entertainment industry, with licensing, merchandise, and sequel rights contributing to its overall financial value.
The future of the James Bond franchise will be shaped by the transition from Daniel Craig to a new actor. Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Amazon Studios have entered a multi-film distribution and production partnership. Amazon's acquisition of MGM in 2022 positioned the company to oversee future Bond film financing and global distribution. The next Bond film is currently in development, with a new lead actor and creative team being finalized. For information on Amazon's acquisition and its impact on film financing, see the SEC filing summary at SEC MGM Amazon filing.