James Bond fans, mark your calendars: Pierce Brosnan's final and most controversial 007 film, Die Another Day, is set to vanish from Peacock on June 1, 2026. The 2002 spy thriller, which nearly killed the franchise with its cartoonish excess, is a fascinating time capsule of a moment when Bond went too far.
Directed by Lee Tamahori, Die Another Day starred Halle Berry as Jinx, John Cleese as Q, Rosamund Pike as Miranda Frost, Toby Stephens as Gustav Graves, and Judi Dench as M. Despite a massive box office haul—over $430 million worldwide against a $140 million budget—the film was panned by critics and fans alike. It currently holds a 55% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus noting its over-the-top action but praising its lavish production and nods to classic Bond tropes.
The movie's reliance on CGI and its campy tone marked a low point for the franchise. After Brosnan's tenure ended, producers completely rebooted the series with Daniel Craig's grittier, more grounded Casino Royale in 2006. That shift saved Bond from the brink of parody, and Craig's era—though uneven—produced acclaimed hits like Skyfall and left a strong legacy.
Now, as Amazon MGM searches for the next 007 and Denis Villeneuve prepares to direct a new Bond film, the gap between Craig's final outing and the next installment is the longest in franchise history—five years and counting. For fans looking to revisit Brosnan's weakest entry, time is running out on Peacock.
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Don't miss your last chance to see Brosnan's Bond go out with a bang—or a whimper—before it leaves Peacock for good.
