Who will be the next James Bond? With final screen tests having recently taken place, we may now be closer to an answer than ever before. But when the news does come, attention will quickly turn to another pressing question: who will make up the next generation of Bond girls? Far from being the helpless ingénues of yore, under the direction of new Bond helmer Denis Villeneuve, we presume these women will be more than a match for 007—rival agents and worthy adversaries, perhaps, alongside the inevitable love interests.
Here are 45 contenders who would fit the bill. Saoirse Ronan at the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2026 show held at the Palais des Papes on May 22, 2025 in Avignon, France. (Photo by Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images) US actress Inde Navarrette attends the Sixth Annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on October 17, 2026. (Photo by Lisa O’CONNOR / AFP via Getty Images) NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 14: Zendaya attends “The Odyssey” New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on July 14, 2026 in New York City.
(Photo by Dominik Bindl/FilmMagic) ROME ITALY – OCTOBER 17,2026: Actress Deva Cassel poses for the screening of the movie “Le fantome de l’Opera ” at the Rome Film Festival (Photo credit should read Marco Ravagli/Future Publishing CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 18: Jung Ho-yeon poses during the “Hope” photocall at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2026 in Cannes, France
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(Photo by Amy Sussman/ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 27: (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image contains partial nudity.) Charli xcx attends the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) at Peacock Theater on September 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/ LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Nicola Coughlan during the “Big Mood” Series 2 Preview Screening at BFI Southbank on March 17, 2026 in London, England
(Photo by Simon Ackerman/ Ayo Edebiri at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Maya Dehlin Spach/2026GG/Penske Media LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Renate Reinsve attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
(Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic) HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Wunmi Mosaku attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Mikey Madison attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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(Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Alia Bhatt attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/BAFTA/ for BAFTA) CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 17: Taylor Russell attends the “Hope” screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2026 in Cannes, France
(Photo by Aurore Marechal/ US actress Greta Lee attends the Sixth Annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on October 17, 2026. (Photo by Lisa O’CONNOR / AFP BERLIN, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 21: Daisy Edgar-Jones attends the Berlin premiere of “Sense & Sensibility” hosted by Focus Features at Delphi on September 21, 2026 in Berlin, Germany
(Photo by Gerald Matzka/Getty Images for Universal Pictures) BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 02: Anna Sawai attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images) PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 10: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Phoebe Dynevor attends the Louis Vuitton Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 10, 2026 in Paris, France.
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(Photo by Aurore Marechal/ LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Ambika Mod attends The Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard at the Royal Albert Hall on April 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 14: Sarah Pidgeon arrives at the The Walt Disney Company’s Emmy Awards Celebration at Vibiana on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California
(Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic) NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 04: Zoe Kravitz attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG26/ for The Met Museum/Vogue) LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 29: Florence Pugh attends the “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” UK Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 29, 2026 in London, England
(Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage) LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Dakota Johnson attends the “Verity” UK Gala Screening at Curzon Mayfair on September 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 31: Chase Infiniti attends the premiere of Hulu’s “The Testaments” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on March 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) One of the most powerful actors and producers in Hollywood right now, the Australian is prime Bond girl material in every sense. LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 20: Margaret Qualley attends “The Dog Stars” World Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on August 20, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 21: Laura Harrier attends the Charles Finch & Chanel 2026 pre-BAFTA Party at 5 Hertford Street Club on February 21, 2026 in London, England.
(Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage) LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 08: Oliere at Odeon West End on June 08, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/ SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 04: Odessa A’zion attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 04, 2026 in Santa Monica, California
(Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Keke Palmer attends the 2026 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/ PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 07: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Alexa Demie attends the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026/2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 07, 2026 in Paris, France
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(Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: Aimee Lou Wood attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Teyana Taylor attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California
(Photo by John Shearer/WireImage) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 17: Hunter Schafer attends the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/GA/The Hollywood Reporter LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 09: Myha’la Herrold attends The Clooney Foundation For Justice’s The Albies 2026 at Natural History Museum on October 09, 2026 in London, England
(Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images) LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Mia McKenna-Bruce attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 14: Jenna Ortega attends the photocall for “Klara And The Sun” at The Corinthia Hotel on October 14, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Anya Taylor-Joy at the Christian Dior fashion show as a part of RTW Spring/Summer 2027 fashion week held at Bassin de l’Octogone on September 29, 2026 in Paris, France.
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(Photo by Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images) BIARRITZ, FRANCE – APRIL 28: Michaela Coel attends the Chanel Cruise 2026/27 on April 28, 2026 in Biarritz, France. (Photo by Aurore Marechal/Getty Images) Rosalía at The BRIT Awards 2026 held at Co-op Live on February 28, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Zak Hussein/Billboard via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Marisa Abela attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic) HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 27: Sadie Sink attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Columbia Pictures’ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” held at Dolby Theatre on July 27, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage) Adria Arjona at the “Onslaught” Los Angeles Premiere held at Regal L.A. Live on August 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 17: Sophie Thatcher attends the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/ LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 01: Jodie Comer attends The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall on December 01, 2025 in London, England
(Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 28: Monica Barbaro attends the “Crime 101” UK gala screening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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