Oscars 2025: Bond Music Tribute, Honoring Longtime Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson
The Oscars ceremony on Sunday, March 2, will pay tribute to the iconic songs of the James Bond franchise in honor of longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
The duo have received Honorary Oscars at the past Governors Awards.
It is unclear whether the tribute will focus solely on Oscar-winning and nominated songs or celebrate all 26 Bond themes.
Since the release of “Dr. No” in 1962, the James Bond film series has become one of the longest-running and highest-grossing franchises in history, spanning 25 films over 63 years.
Bond theme songs have played a defining role in shaping the films’ identity, merging cinematic grandeur with pop music’s biggest names.
Oscar voters were slow to honor Bond songs in the early years. Bassey’s “Goldfinger,” the iconic theme from the 1964 film of the same name, failed to receive a nomination despite its lasting impact. In recent years, however, the Academy has made amends, recognizing Bond songs with increased frequency.
My Oscar Book:
Six Bond themes have received Oscar nominations:
- “Live and Let Die” from “Live and Let Die” (1973) by Paul and Linda McCartney
- “Nobody Does It Better” from “The Spy Who Loved Me” (1977) by Carly Simon
- “For Your Eyes Only” from “For Your Eyes Only” (1981) by Bill Conti and Mick Leeson
- “Skyfall” from “Skyfall” (2012) by Adele and Paul Epworth (winner)
- “Writing’s on the Wall” from “Spectre” (2015) by Sam Smith and Jimmy Napes (winner)
- “No Time to Die” from “No Time to Die” (2021) by Billie Eilish and Finneas (winner)
During a retrospective video package celebrating their careers, the duo hinted at the franchise’s future. Wilson referred to the next Bond as “he” before Broccoli quickly interjected: “Or she.”
