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Amazon Pays $20M for stake in James Bond Franchise

The Deal: A $20 Million Stake

EXCLUSIVE: We have just received insight into the financials behind Amazon MGM Studios‘ blockbuster deal to take creative control of the James Bond franchise.

EON Productions, the company controlled by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, has filed an earnings report in the UK revealing that Amazon MGM Studios paid $20M for its stake in 007. Amazon MGM Studios declined to comment.

here’s the full note in the EON Productions earnings report: “On 20 February 2025, the company entered into an agreement for the sale of its interest in the Bond franchise, all associated assets as well as its subsidiary companies, B24 Limited and B25 Limited. The total consideration for the sale amounted to $20 million (USD).”

Discrepancy with Initial Reports

This is significantly short of the $1B figure reported when the Bond deal was agreed. However, as Deadline noted at the time, the structure of the joint venture was unknown and could have included Amazon stock options.

understanding the Deal Structure

The initial $1 billion valuation likely encompassed a broader package than just a direct cash payment. The deal likely involved a combination of factors, including:

• Cash Payment: The $20 million reported in the EON Productions earnings report.
• Amazon Stock Options: A meaningful portion of the deal could have been structured as stock options in Amazon, granting EON Productions a stake in the company’s future success.
• Future Revenue Sharing: The agreement may include provisions for EON Productions to receive a percentage of revenue generated from future James Bond films and related merchandise.
• Production Control: The value of the deal also lies in Amazon MGM Studios gaining creative control over the franchise
  

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