However, if you want a for the Daniel Craig reboot (which resets Bond’s timeline), watch:

From Russia with Love (1963) — Dir. Terence Young — Bond: Sean Connery

A jewelry smuggling ring leads to a nuclear plot in West Germany.

Here’s a useful, at-a-glance review of all in order of release (1962–2021), plus the two “unofficial” films.

The Ultimate Guide to All James Bond Movies in Order James Bond is the longest-running and most successful film franchise in cinema history. Since 1962, Secret Agent 007 has captivated audiences with high-octane action, luxury cars, cutting-edge gadgets, and international espionage.

: Capitalizing on the late-70s sci-fi boom, Bond investigates a stolen space shuttle, culminating in a laser battle in outer space.

– After American and Soviet spacecraft disappear, Bond fakes his death and travels to Japan to uncover the mastermind.

The franchise didn't start with a bang, but with a shrug. Dr. No is a low-budget spy thriller where the hero wears a silly hat and the villain is a man with metal hands in a tank top. But by Goldfinger , the "Bond Formula" was set in concrete: the Aston Martin, the laser beam, the henchman (Oddjob), and the brassy title song.

. While most films function as standalone adventures, the Daniel Craig era introduced a serialized narrative. The "Official" Eon Productions Canon The following 25 films are considered the core James Bond