James Bond Movies: In Order [top]
However, if you want to follow the story of Daniel Craig’s Bond from birth to death, you watch his five films in order (listed above).
If you want to watch the "Classic" continuity as a single old man’s career? Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton, and Brosnan all play the same character, despite the sliding timeline. What About the "Unofficial" One? You cannot discuss Bond order without mentioning the 1967 parody Casino Royale (starring David Niven) and the 1983 Never Say Never Again (starring an aged Connery). james bond movies in order
21. Casino Royale (2006) – The brutal, brilliant origin story. 22. Quantum of Solace (2008) – A direct sequel that feels like a hangover. 23. Skyfall (2012) – A cinematic masterpiece (and Bond’s The Dark Knight ). 24. Spectre (2015) – Tying it all together (for better or worse). 25. No Time to Die (2021) – The emotional, explosive finale. The Complicated Question: Chronological Order (The "Bond Timeline") Unlike Marvel, James Bond does not have a clean timeline. For decades, the rule was “James Bond is a codename” (a fan theory that No Time to Die arguably killed). However, if you want to follow the story
Here is your complete roadmap to Her Majesty’s finest. If you only take one piece of advice, take this: Watch them in release order. What About the "Unofficial" One
8. Live and Let Die (1973) – Voodoo and a boat chase. 9. The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) – Christopher Lee as Scaramanga. 10. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) – Peak Moore. Jaws. The Lotus submarine. 11. Moonraker (1979) – Bond in space. Yes, really. 12. For Your Eyes Only (1981) – A grounded (and underrated) entry. 13. Octopussy (1983) – Clowns, jewels, and a nuclear bomb. 14. A View to a Kill (1985) – Christopher Walken and a very old Bond.