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Sixty years and six leading men: James Bond is the longest-running spy saga in film. The good news for newcomers is that most entries stand alone, so release order isn't strictly required — but it's the most rewarding way to watch the series, and each Bond, evolve.
You can watch most Bond films in any order. The Daniel Craig era is the exception: those five films tell one continuous story and should be watched in sequence.
The Sean Connery era
Dr. No1962The one that started it all — Bond investigates a missing agent in Jamaica.
From Russia with Love1963A taut Cold War thriller, widely held as one of the best.
Goldfinger1964The film that set the Bond formula — gadgets, villains and all.
Thunderball1965An underwater epic and a record-breaking box-office hit.
You Only Live Twice1967Bond goes to Japan and finally meets Blofeld.
The George Lazenby era
On Her Majesty's Secret Service1969Lazenby's only outing — and one of the most emotional Bond films.
The Roger Moore era
Diamonds Are Forever1971Connery returns once more before Moore takes over.
Live and Let Die1973Roger Moore's debut, with a now-iconic theme song.
The Man with the Golden Gun1974Bond duels the assassin Scaramanga.
The Spy Who Loved Me1977Often called the best of the Moore films.
Moonraker1979Bond goes to space at the height of the sci-fi craze.
For Your Eyes Only1981A grittier, back-to-basics adventure.
Octopussy1983A circus, a jewel and a Cold War plot.
A View to a Kill1985Moore's final film, with Christopher Walken as the villain.
The Timothy Dalton era
The Living Daylights1987A harder-edged Bond for a new decade.
Licence to Kill1989Bond goes rogue on a personal revenge mission.
The Pierce Brosnan era
GoldenEye1995A triumphant relaunch that brought Bond into the '90s.
Tomorrow Never Dies1997A media-mogul villain manufactures a war.
The World Is Not Enough1999An oil-pipeline plot with a memorable femme fatale.
Die Another Day2002Brosnan's gadget-heavy finale.
The Daniel Craig era
Casino Royale2006A gritty reboot of Bond's origin — watch this era in order.
Quantum of Solace2008A direct sequel picking up minutes after Casino Royale.
Skyfall2012A 50th-anniversary high point and huge box-office hit.
Spectre2015The shadowy organisation behind Bond's enemies returns.
No Time to Die2021Craig's emotional send-off and the end of his five-film arc.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch the James Bond movies in?
Release order is the best way to watch James Bond. Most of the films are standalone adventures, so you can start anywhere — but watching from Dr. No (1962) lets you enjoy how the series and each new Bond actor evolves over time.
How many James Bond movies are there?
There are 25 official EON Productions Bond films, from Dr. No (1962) to No Time to Die (2021). Non-EON films such as the 1967 Casino Royale spoof and 1983's Never Say Never Again are usually counted separately.
Which actors have played James Bond?
Across the 25 EON films, six actors have played 007: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
Do the Daniel Craig Bond films need to be watched in order?
Yes — unlike the earlier eras, the Craig films tell one continuous story. Watch Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die in that order.