Amazon Removes Guns From James Bond Posters On Prime Video Causing Fan Backlash

Amazon, after acquiring MGM studios, has removed guns from all James Bond movie posters on its Prime Video platform, prompting widespread fan backlash and criticism. This change affects iconic images from films featuring various Bond actors, including Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Daniel Craig, resulting in awkward and unnatural poses, such as folded arms without guns and distorted arm positions. Fans expressed frustration, viewing the edits as a misguided attempt to make the franchise "woke" and fearing it undermines the classic portrayal of Bond as a secret agent with a sidearm. The alterations include cropping images or digitally editing to remove firearms, leading to some posters losing their iconic action hero appeal. Additionally, the new posters feature minimalist backgrounds and omit other characters, including Bond's typical female companions. This move has stirred debate about the future direction of the Bond franchise under Amazon's creative control.