diff --git a/Libraries/Utilities/codegenNativeCommands.js b/Libraries/Utilities/codegenNativeCommands.js
index 0780fa762a..fe8e23944b 100644
--- a/Libraries/Utilities/codegenNativeCommands.js
+++ b/Libraries/Utilities/codegenNativeCommands.js
@@ -8,7 +8,16 @@
  * @flow
  */
 
-import {dispatchCommand} from '../../Libraries/Renderer/shims/ReactNative';
+let dispatchCommand;
+if (global.RN$Bridgeless) {
+  // Note: this function has the same implementation in the legacy and new renderer.
+  // However, evaluating the old renderer comes with some side effects.
+  dispatchCommand =
+    require('../../Libraries/Renderer/shims/ReactFabric').dispatchCommand;
+} else {
+  dispatchCommand =
+    require('../../Libraries/Renderer/shims/ReactNative').dispatchCommand;
+}
 
 type Options<T = string> = $ReadOnly<{|
   supportedCommands: $ReadOnlyArray<T>,