It's official: Daniel Craig will return to the James Bond franchise in James Bond 25. The follow-up to 2015's 'Spectre' has announced a fall 2019 release date. Fans were worried when the actor shared his less-than-enthusiastic thoughts about the blockbuster franchise recently, with many assuming that a new actor would take Craig's place. However, according to The New York Times, Craig is a lock for James Bond 25. The film is now searching for its director, with Christopher Nolan seemingly out of the running.