‘Skyfall’, directed by Sam Mendes, is already breaking records set by previous James Bond films. After opening with an astounding international figure, it is now $708 million globally and could very easily break the $1 billion global mark. 
A still from 'Casino Royale'
So what would the series have looked like if Steven Spielberg had ever gotten a chance to direct the movies? While promoting Lincoln, Spielberg was asked if he would be interested [via Worst Previews] in directing a James Bond film in the future, and he replied, "I went to producer [Cubby Broccoli] and I asked if I could do [a James Bond film] and he said, 'No.' I've never asked again. Instead, I made the 'Indiana Jones' series."
He also spoke about ‘Skyfall’, saying, “I've seen it once and I'll see it a second time.” It’s clear that he’s a big fan of the franchise, which makes it doubly odd that he never got a chance to direct even one film. He doesn’t elaborate on what reasons Broccoli gave for turning him down, and it’s hard to imagine any reasons why he would not make a terrific Bond film. Of course, he went on to make the Indiana Jones series so it worked out just fine for him.
Daniel Craig in 'Skyfall'
However, he doesn’t deny that he wouldn’t do a Bond film in the future, just that he hasn’t asked again. Here’s hoping that the producers change their minds.
'Lincoln' versus 'Skyfall' at the box office
