It may not be the most traditional route, but splitting Bond 26 into two movies released a year apart is a compelling idea. Instead of cramming a new James Bond, a fresh storyline, and the full spectacle into a tight runtime, why not let the story breathe and build naturally?

There are clear upsides. More screen time means more Bond, which is never a bad thing. On top of that, two releases in close succession would keep the momentum and hype alive far longer than a single drop.

Looking at Denis Villeneuve and his work on the Dune series, the idea of a multi-part epic does not feel far fetched. If handled right, it could kick off the next Bond era with the scale and depth it deserves.