The five-picture arc accomplished with Craig with filmmakers like Sam Mendes was a remarkable achievement.

First thing is, who at Amazon will run and oversee this?

Both of them have impeccable creative relationships and reputations.

Daniel Craig in ‘No Time to Die’

Daniel Craig as James Bond in ‘No Time to Die’MGM/Everett Collection

So there are capable adults on the premises who can guide the next iteration of the franchise.

Since the acquisition, Amazon has held the rights to distribute all of the James Bond films.

Andreas Wiseman contributed to this report.

James Bond to Amazon - analysis