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James Bond watch order

James Bond movies in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.

James Bond can be watched in release order from Dr. No (1962), but only the Daniel Craig era is one continuous story: Casino Royale (2006) through No Time to Die (2021) should be watched in order. The earlier films are mostly standalone, so any actor's era is a fine starting point.

How to watch the James Bond movies in order: the full guide

All 27 films and series in the James Bond franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Dr. No (1962); the first in chronological order is Dr. No (set in 1962).

Release order

  1. Dr. No (Movie, 1962): Sean Connery's first Bond, 1962.
  2. From Russia with Love (Movie, 1963): Introduces SPECTRE's Blofeld in shadow.
  3. Goldfinger (Movie, 1964): The template for every Bond film after it.
  4. Thunderball (Movie, 1965): SPECTRE steals two atomic bombs.
  5. Casino Royale (Movie, 1967): A spy-comedy spoof, outside the official series; optional.
  6. You Only Live Twice (Movie, 1967): Blofeld's face is finally seen.
  7. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (Movie, 1969): George Lazenby's only Bond; its ending matters to later films.
  8. Diamonds Are Forever (Movie, 1971): Connery returns for revenge on Blofeld.
  9. Live and Let Die (Movie, 1973): Roger Moore's first Bond.
  10. The Man with the Golden Gun (Movie, 1974): Christopher Lee as Scaramanga.
  11. The Spy Who Loved Me (Movie, 1977): Often called Moore's best.
  12. Moonraker (Movie, 1979): Bond in space.
  13. For Your Eyes Only (Movie, 1981): A grounded Moore entry.
  14. Octopussy (Movie, 1983): Moore in India.
  15. Never Say Never Again (Movie, 1983): Connery's unofficial Thunderball remake; optional.
  16. A View to a Kill (Movie, 1985): Moore's last Bond.
  17. The Living Daylights (Movie, 1987): Timothy Dalton's first Bond.
  18. Licence to Kill (Movie, 1989): Dalton's darker revenge story.
  19. GoldenEye (Movie, 1995): Pierce Brosnan's first Bond and Judi Dench's M.
  20. Tomorrow Never Dies (Movie, 1997): Brosnan versus a media mogul.
  21. The World Is Not Enough (Movie, 1999): Brosnan's third.
  22. Die Another Day (Movie, 2002): Brosnan's last Bond.
  23. Casino Royale (Movie, 2006): Daniel Craig reboots Bond; starts the one continuous Bond story.
  24. Quantum of Solace (Movie, 2008): Picks up an hour after Casino Royale.
  25. Skyfall (Movie, 2012): M's past catches up with her.
  26. Spectre (Movie, 2015): Ties the Craig films together under Blofeld.
  27. No Time to Die (Movie, 2021): Ends Craig's Bond and the continuous story.

Chronological order

  1. Dr. No (set in 1962): Sean Connery's first Bond, 1962.
  2. From Russia with Love (set in 1963): Introduces SPECTRE's Blofeld in shadow.
  3. Goldfinger (set in 1964): The template for every Bond film after it.
  4. Thunderball (set in 1965): SPECTRE steals two atomic bombs.
  5. You Only Live Twice (set in 1967): Blofeld's face is finally seen.
  6. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (set in 1969): George Lazenby's only Bond; its ending matters to later films.
  7. Diamonds Are Forever (set in 1971): Connery returns for revenge on Blofeld.
  8. Live and Let Die (set in 1973): Roger Moore's first Bond.
  9. The Man with the Golden Gun (set in 1974): Christopher Lee as Scaramanga.
  10. The Spy Who Loved Me (set in 1977): Often called Moore's best.
  11. Moonraker (set in 1979): Bond in space.
  12. For Your Eyes Only (set in 1981): A grounded Moore entry.
  13. Octopussy (set in 1983): Moore in India.
  14. A View to a Kill (set in 1985): Moore's last Bond.
  15. The Living Daylights (set in 1987): Timothy Dalton's first Bond.
  16. Licence to Kill (set in 1989): Dalton's darker revenge story.
  17. GoldenEye (set in 1995): Pierce Brosnan's first Bond and Judi Dench's M.
  18. Tomorrow Never Dies (set in 1997): Brosnan versus a media mogul.
  19. The World Is Not Enough (set in 1999): Brosnan's third.
  20. Die Another Day (set in 2002): Brosnan's last Bond.
  21. Casino Royale (set in 2006): Daniel Craig reboots Bond; starts the one continuous Bond story.
  22. Quantum of Solace (set in 2006): Picks up an hour after Casino Royale.
  23. Skyfall (set in 2012): M's past catches up with her.
  24. Spectre (set in 2015): Ties the Craig films together under Blofeld.
  25. No Time to Die (set in 2020): Ends Craig's Bond and the continuous story.
  26. Casino Royale (set in 1967): A spy-comedy spoof, outside the official series; optional.
  27. Never Say Never Again (set in 1983): Connery's unofficial Thunderball remake; optional.

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Common questions

What order should I watch the James Bond movies in?

James Bond can be watched in release order from Dr. No (1962), but only the Daniel Craig era is one continuous story: Casino Royale (2006) through No Time to Die (2021) should be watched in order. The earlier films are mostly standalone, so any actor's era is a fine starting point.

How many James Bond movies and shows are there?

There are 27 titles in the James Bond franchise: 27 films and 0 series, released from 1962 to 2021. 1 more is announced: Untitled James Bond Film.

How long does it take to watch all the James Bond movies?

About 58 hours for all 27 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (25 titles) take about 53 hours.

What is the first James Bond title in chronological order?

Dr. No, set in 1962. In release order the first is Dr. No (1962).

Which James Bond titles can I skip?

Casino Royale and Never Say Never Again. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.

What is the next James Bond release?

Untitled James Bond Film, date to be announced.