It’s still early days for new owner Amazon’s first foray into the world of cinema's most famous spy. That means all the big questions, including who’ll sing the next Bond theme, are as wide open as Blofeld’s volcano lair. But make no mistake: it’s no longer No Time To Die — it’s time to get in early, before the value vanishes faster than a martini at a MI6 staff party.
We won’t let the SPECTRE of bad Bond bets haunt us any longer. The bookies are firing in every direction with an aim that’s more Moonraker lasers than The Man With The Golden Gun.
Next Bond Theme Singer Betting Odds
| Next Bond Singer | Odds from Betfred |
|---|---|
| Dua Lipa | 7/4 |
| RAYE | 4/1 |
| Lady Gaga | 4/1 |
| Lana Del Rey | 3/1 |
| Sam Fender | 8/1 |
| Lewis Capaldi | 16/1 |
| Florence and the Machine | 16/1 |
| Muse | 16/1 |
| Ed Sheeran | 20/1 |
| Beyonce | 20/1 |
| Billie Eilish | 20/1 |
| SZA | 20/1 |
| Harry Styles | 20/1 |
| Miley Cyrus | 25/1 |
| Taylor Swift | 12/1 |
| Sam Smith | 16/1 |
| Ariana Grande | 25/1 |
| Lorde | 25/1 |
| Adele | 16/1 |
| Olivia Rodrigo | 25/1 |
That’s more options than Bond’s had Aston Martins. So, we’re saying Dr No to all the confusion and boiling it down to three picks that really matter: the “License to Win” pick for the safest bet with the best chance of success, the “The World Is Not Enough Wildcard” for the out-there, sky-high dreamer’s choice, and the “Goldeneye Gambler,” the sharpest value bet set to scare The Living Daylights off the bookies.
Next Bond Theme Singer Betting Tips
| Next Bond Singer | Odds | Return on £10 from Betfred (not including stake) |
|---|---|---|
| Lana Del Rey | 3/1 | £30 |
| Adele | 16/1 | £160 |
| Olivia Rodrigo | 25/1 | £250 |
Bet 1: License To Win – Lana Del Rey
This makes all the sense in the world to us. Lana Del Rey’s music has long been described as sounding like a Bond theme anyway, all old Hollywood glamour wrapped in cinematic melancholy. It’s practically made for the big screen.
Let’s not forget, this is Amazon’s first outing with MI6’s most bulletproof agent, and they’ll want to start with a bang. Historically, when the franchise has needed a reset, it’s gone back to basics: think The Spy Who Loved Me, GoldenEye, Licence to Kill, Casino Royale. When Bond gets a bit too outlandish, they pull it back to Fleming. Gritty. Realistic. Classic.
We don’t see that changing with the new owners. If you're expecting another Octopussy, think again. The tone will likely be serious, and the theme song will need to match it. Sure, the bookies are leaning towards something more contemporary and beat-heavy — à la Madonna’s Die Another Day (modern at the time, honest) — but we’re not buying it.
A sweeping, moody ballad fits the bill far better and nobody does it better than Lana Del Rey.
Bet 2: The World Is Not Enough Wildcard – Adele
Look, if Bond can survive Denise Richards’ acting, then anything is possible. Still, we’re a bit gobsmacked to see Adele so high in the odds. Don’t get us wrong, she absolutely nailed Skyfall and if Amazon fancies a full Diamonds Are Forever-style belter, she’s still the one to open Fort Knox for.
But bringing back a previous Bond theme singer? It risks looking like a rerun of the Daniel Craig era, exactly the sort of thing Amazon will be desperate to sidestep. And with Denis Villeneuve of Dune, Blade Runner, and Arrival fame tipped to direct, it’s hard to see an auteur of his calibre reheating old ideas, no matter how brightly the fire burned the first time.
Sure, Adele’s still a dream pick for plenty of fans, but sadly, it’s likely to stay that way. Still, if you’re feeling as fearless as Jaws’ dentist, even a cheeky fiver could land you £80. Stranger things have happened in Bond.
Bet 3: Goldeneye Gambler – Olivia Rodrigo
There’s a definite tug-of-war when we consider the new director — a die-hard Bond fan, no doubt, but a man whose filmmaking leans far more art house than MI6. We reckon he’ll want that timeless Bond atmosphere, but with a brooding stomp. A melancholy Olivia Rodrigo number could strike that balance perfectly.
Sure, it’s not going to be a From Russia With Love–style crooner or a Live and Let Die rock banger, but it could still nail the tone while giving the whole thing a contemporary twist. Especially if, as we strongly suspect, this new creative team leans into a darker Bond, think more silencers than jetpacks.
Honestly, we’re baffled to see her all the way out at 20/1. Why does Adele get a We’d put Olivia's chances right up there with the frontrunners, making this a better deal than Q’s gadget budget. This one will put a bullet right through the bookies’ betting lines.
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There’s no next Bond theme singer odds without a next James Bond. Daniel Craig’s hung up the tux, now off solving mysteries and starring in period dramas, a far cry from the bottomless chair in Le Chiffre’s dungeon.
But who’s stepping into the role next? It’s a question that doesn’t just shake up one of cinema’s most iconic franchises, it stirs up the whole industry. Luckily, we’ve got just the man on the case. Join our most fearless agent, Jonathan Askew, as he zeroes in on the Next Bond betting odds with a licence to tip.
