Watch the Daniel Craig James Bond movies in release order: Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015) and No Time to Die (2021). Unlike earlier Bond films they tell one continuous story, and Quantum of Solace picks up right where Casino Royale ends.
- Titles
- 5
- Films
- 5
- Watch time
- 12 hours
- Box office
- $3.95 billion
- Avg IMDb
- 7.3
Daniel Craig Bond movies in release order
Here is every Daniel Craig Bond title in the order it came out, 2006 to 2021: 5 films.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casino Royale | 2006 | Film | 2h 24m | 8 |
| 2 | Quantum of Solace | 2008 | Film | 1h 46m | 6.5 |
| 3 | Skyfall | 2012 | Film | 2h 23m | 7.8 |
| 4 | Spectre | 2015 | Film | 2h 28m | 6.8 |
| 5 | No Time to Die | 2021 | Film | 2h 43m | 7.3 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
For Daniel Craig Bond, release order and story order are the same thing: every film picks up after the one before it. There is no prequel to slot in early and no flashback to reshuffle, so the list above is the only order you need.
Where to start
Start with Casino Royale and go in release order.
The whole thing is 12 hours. At two hours a night that is about 6 evenings.
The three highest rated: Casino Royale (8), Skyfall (7.8), and No Time to Die (7.3).
Every Daniel Craig Bond movie, explained
One entry per title in release order: what it is about, why it matters to the bigger story, who is in it and how it did.
No. 01 · 2006 · Film · 2h 24m
Casino Royale
Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorists, is scheduled to participate in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro, where he intends to use his winnings to establish his financial grip on the terrorist market. M sends Bond—on his maiden mission as a 00 Agent—to attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning. With the help of Vesper Lynd and Felix Leiter, Bond enters the most important poker game in his already dangerous career.
Why it matters: Daniel Craig reboots Bond; starts the one continuous Bond story.
- Starring
- Daniel Craig, Eva Green, and Mads Mikkelsen
- Director
- Martin Campbell
- Box office
- $599 million on a $150 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 8 · Rotten Tomatoes 94%
No. 02 · 2008 · Film · 1h 46m
Quantum of Solace
Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M interrogate Mr. White, who reveals that the organization that blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.
Why it matters: Picks up an hour after Casino Royale.
- Starring
- Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, and Mathieu Amalric
- Director
- Marc Forster
- Box office
- $590 million on a $200 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 63%
No. 03 · 2012 · Film · 2h 23m
Skyfall
When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from Gareth Mallory, the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, it's up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve, to locate the mastermind behind the attack.
Why it matters: M's past catches up with her.
- Starring
- Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, and Javier Bardem
- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Box office
- $1.11 billion on a $200 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%
No. 04 · 2015 · Film · 2h 28m
Spectre
A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.
Why it matters: Ties the Craig films together under Blofeld.
- Starring
- Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, and Léa Seydoux
- Director
- Sam Mendes
- Box office
- $881 million on a $245 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 63%
No. 05 · 2021 · Film · 2h 43m
No Time to Die
Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.
Why it matters: Ends Craig's Bond and the continuous story.
- Starring
- Daniel Craig, Léa Seydoux, and Rami Malek
- Director
- Cary Joji Fukunaga
- Box office
- $774 million on a $250 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%
Daniel Craig Bond box office and budgets
The 5 Daniel Craig Bond films with reported numbers have grossed $3.95 billion worldwide on about $1.04 billion in combined budgets, roughly 3.8 times what they cost. The biggest is Skyfall at $1.11 billion, 28% of the franchise's total on its own, followed by Spectre ($881 million) and No Time to Die ($774 million).
Measured against what it cost, the best return belongs to Skyfall, which made 5.5 times its $200 million budget. The weakest was Quantum of Solace at 2.9 times its $200 million budget. As a rule of thumb, a film needs about two and a half times its budget at the box office to cover marketing and the theaters' cut.
The best and worst rated Daniel Craig Bond movies
Across 5 rated titles, Daniel Craig Bond averages 7.3 on IMDb. The top of the list is Casino Royale at 8, then Skyfall (7.8) and No Time to Die (7.3). At the bottom: Quantum of Solace (6.5) and Spectre (6.8).
- Casino Royale8 · RT 94%
- Skyfall7.8 · RT 92%
- No Time to Die7.3 · RT 83%
- Spectre6.8 · RT 63%
- Quantum of Solace6.5 · RT 63%
Who appears in the most Daniel Craig Bond movies
Daniel Craig leads with 5 appearances as James Bond, ahead of Rory Kinnear (4) and Judi Dench (3). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Craig | James Bond | 5 | Casino Royale (2006) to No Time to Die (2021) |
| Rory Kinnear | Tanner | 4 | Quantum of Solace (2008) to No Time to Die (2021) |
| Judi Dench | M | 3 | Casino Royale (2006) to Skyfall (2012) |
| Jeffrey Wright | Felix Leiter | 3 | Casino Royale (2006) to No Time to Die (2021) |
| Jesper Christensen | Mr. White | 3 | Casino Royale (2006) to Spectre (2015) |
| Ralph Fiennes | Gareth Mallory / M | 3 | Skyfall (2012) to No Time to Die (2021) |
| Naomie Harris | Eve / Moneypenny | 3 | Skyfall (2012) to No Time to Die (2021) |
| Ben Whishaw | Q | 3 | Skyfall (2012) to No Time to Die (2021) |
| Giancarlo Giannini | Mathis | 2 | Casino Royale (2006) to Quantum of Solace (2008) |
| Christoph Waltz | Blofeld | 2 | Spectre (2015) to No Time to Die (2021) |
| Léa Seydoux | Madeleine | 2 | Spectre (2015) to No Time to Die (2021) |
Daniel Craig Bond directors and creators
4 filmmakers have directed or created Daniel Craig Bond; Sam Mendes has the most, with 2.
- Sam MendesSkyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015)
- Martin CampbellCasino Royale (2006)
- Marc ForsterQuantum of Solace (2008)
- Cary Joji FukunagaNo Time to Die (2021)
How long it takes to watch every Daniel Craig Bond movie
All 5 titles add up to 12 hours. That is about 6 two-hour evenings, or 2 days of ten-hour binges. The longest film is No Time to Die at 2h 43m.
The 4 best rated films: Casino Royale, Skyfall, No Time to Die, and Spectre.
Everything takes about 2 weeks.
Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Daniel Craig Bond movies in?
Watch the Daniel Craig James Bond movies in release order: Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015) and No Time to Die (2021). Unlike earlier Bond films they tell one continuous story, and Quantum of Solace picks up right where Casino Royale ends.
How many Daniel Craig Bond movies and shows are there?
There are 5 titles in the Daniel Craig Bond franchise: 5 films and 0 series, released from 2006 to 2021.
How long does it take to watch all the Daniel Craig Bond movies?
About 12 hours for all 5 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Daniel Craig Bond title in chronological order?
Casino Royale, set in 2006. In release order the first is Casino Royale (2006).
What is the best Daniel Craig Bond movie?
By IMDb score, Casino Royale (2006) at 8, followed by Skyfall at 7.8.
What is the highest-grossing Daniel Craig Bond movie?
Skyfall (2012), with $1.11 billion worldwide. Daniel Craig Bond films have made $3.95 billion in total.
Who has appeared in the most Daniel Craig Bond movies?
Daniel Craig, in 5 of them as James Bond.
What is the longest Daniel Craig Bond movie?
No Time to Die, at 2h 43m.
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