More than two decades after its release, Pierce Brosnan's final James Bond film, Die Another Day, is enjoying an unexpected second life on streaming platforms. The 2002 spy thriller, which has long been regarded as the weakest of Brosnan's four 007 outings, has surged into the VOD top 10 on Prime Video and Apple TV in June 2026, proving that even a critically panned Bond flick can find a global audience.
Brosnan, who remains synonymous with the iconic role despite his tenure ending in 2002, has kept busy with recent projects like the Paramount+ crime drama MobLand and the 2022 superhero film Black Adam alongside Dwayne Johnson. But it's his Bond legacy that's back in the spotlight, as Amazon continues its search for the next 007. The tech giant now owns the James Bond IP, and while Die Another Day doesn't currently have a dedicated streaming home in the U.S., its VOD success hints at a possible return to Prime Video soon.
Why 'Die Another Day' Is Getting a Second Look
Directed by Lee Tamahori and written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, Die Another Day follows Bond after he's betrayed and imprisoned in North Korea for 14 months. He escapes MI6 custody to hunt down the man who exposed him, leading to a shadowy billionaire and a devastating orbital weapon. The film also stars Halle Berry and Rosamund Pike, adding star power to a story that many fans felt was let down by sloppy writing and dated visual effects.
Despite its flaws, the movie grossed $431 million at the box office against a $142 million budget. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 55% critic score and a 41% audience rating, but its current streaming success suggests that time—and nostalgia—may be softening those harsh judgments. For context, other films that were once panned have found new life on streaming, much like Michael Bay's worst movie is now a streaming hit on MGM+.
Brosnan's Bond Legacy and What's Next
Brosnan's Bond era began with GoldenEye in 1995, followed by Tomorrow Never Dies and The World Is Not Enough before Die Another Day closed his chapter. While fans debate which of his films is the best, there's little argument that Die Another Day is the weakest—though Brosnan's performance is rarely blamed. The actor has since moved on to diverse roles, including his recent turn in MobLand, which made headlines when rumors of co-star Tom Hardy's firing were debunked.
As Amazon continues its search for the next James Bond, with Patrick Gibson's James Bond debut set for Comic Con, the resurgence of Die Another Day serves as a reminder of the franchise's enduring appeal. For now, fans can catch the film on VOD platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV, and stay tuned for more updates on Brosnan's future projects and the future of 007.
