007 First Light (2026) unveils title song by Lana Del Rey and David Arnold

By: Anders Frejdh

Published:
2026-04-17

007 First Light, title song, Lana Del Rey, David Arnold

IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios has announced multi-platinum selling and award-winning singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey as the performer of the official title song for the upcoming video game 007 First Light. The title song for the upcoming 007 video game, a fully original, reimagined origin story of James Bond, has been written and composed by Lana Del Rey & David Arnold, marking the return of the composer to the Bond franchise.

The song is available now on streaming platforms, while the title sequence will be showcased for the first time on 007 First Light’s official channels on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Steam, and X, tomorrow April 17th at 8 pm BST / 12pm PT.
Lana Del Rey is recognized as one of the greatest singer-songwriters of her generation, having created a truly unique aesthetic. With 007 First Light’s title song, Lana joins James Bond’s long-awaited return to gaming, redefining the classic genre and creating her own musical interpretation for the game’s reimagined origin story.

Listen to the title song of 007 First Light from IO Interactive

“It’s a joy to watch two extraordinary talents like Lana Del Rey and David Arnold combine forces, the result feels instantly ‘Bond’ while still bringing a fresh identity for 007 First Light. Bond’s return to gaming is a landmark moment for us at IO Interactive, and having a title song of this quality makes it even more special” shared Hakan Abrak, CEO at IO Interactive.

“The music of James Bond has always been a huge part of its identity. A title song has to tell us about the world we are about to enter into. It has to intrigue, excite, and beckon us in. This song joins a long line of genre defining songs, each one creating a benchmark of style that adds to the magnificent heritage that is ‘The Bond Song’. That’s why I was so excited to work with Lana, an artist who brought elegance, atmosphere, and her totally unique character to this piece, which I hope will open the world of Bond to a whole new audience” stated David Arnold

About singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey:

Lana Del Rey is an American singer-songwriter who rose to prominence with her 2012 album Born to Die. Since then, she has sold more than 77 million albums worldwide, amassed tens of billions of global streams and is the sixth most-streamed female artist of all time on Spotify. Her debut album Born To Die currently holds the record for the longest charting album by a woman in the history of the US Billboard 200 album chart. She has received 11 GRAMMY® Award nominations, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year for her 2023 album Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 and became her sixth No. 1 album in the UK. Across her career, she has also won multiple BRIT Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. Del Rey has released nine studio albums, including Ultraviolence, Honeymoon, Lust for Life, and the critically acclaimed Norman F**ing Rockwell!, which was widely named among the best albums of the decade, with Rolling Stone UK naming her the ‘Greatest American songwriter of the 21st century'.

About composer David Arnold:

David Arnold is an award-winning British composer and producer renowned for his powerful orchestral style and contemporary approach to film and television scoring. Arnold is best known for scoring five films in the James Bond series, helping to shape the franchise’s modern musical identity. His film credits also include Independence Day, Stargate, 2Fast2Furious, Narnia, Zoolander, and Hot Fuzz. For television, Arnold composed the score for the acclaimed BBC series Sherlock, earning a Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Music Composition. He also served as Musical Director for the London 2012 Olympic Games, overseeing music for both ceremonies of one of the most-watched global live events. Arnold continues to work across film, television, and live productions as one of the most respected composers in contemporary screen music, writing and composing the title song for the upcoming game 007 First Light.

David Arnold, 007 First Light, title song, composer

David Arnold, 007 First Light, title song, composer

About 007 First Light:

007 First Light is a third-person action-adventure game that blends IO Interactive’s signature stealth and action gameplay mechanics, featuring a fully original, re-imagined origin story of a young James Bond. Players will step into the shoes of a 26-year-old Bond, a promising yet sometimes rebellious Royal Navy air crewman who is recruited into MI6, immersing them in the exotic and dangerous world of espionage captured in the films. Bond’s adventures will take players all around the globe, coming face to face with allies and foes while choosing how they overcome obstacles and challenges, whether it be with brute force, cunning guile, or charming wit. 007 First Light will release on May 27th, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and Summer 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2.

About IO Interactive:

IO Interactive is an independent video game developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.
IO Interactive will develop and publish a reimagined James Bond origin story with 007 First Light and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy.

About Amazon MGM Studios:

Amazon MGM Studios is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content. Original series premiere on Prime Video, which is available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Original films are produced and acquired by the studio for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios also produces content for MGM+, the premium pay television network.

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