How to watch

The James Bond movies in the correct order

The complete James Bond watch guide 🎬

Last updated: July 6 2025

Written by: ChronoChris

James Bond is a British spy film franchise based on Ian Fleming’s novels. Known for its thrilling espionage, iconic gadgets, and charismatic leads, it has been captivating audiences for decades.

Whether you’re new to the world of 007 or a seasoned fan, this guide will help you watch the James Bond movies in a way that makes sense, whether by release date or story chronology.

📅 Release Order

The James Bond movies were released over several decades with different actors playing the iconic spy. Watching them in release order lets you appreciate the evolution of the franchise and the different interpretations of Bond.

  1. Dr. No (1962)IMDb
  2. From Russia with Love (1963)IMDb
  3. Goldfinger (1964)IMDb
  4. Thunderball (1965)IMDb
  5. You Only Live Twice (1967)IMDb
  6. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)IMDb
  7. Diamonds Are Forever (1971)IMDb
  8. Live and Let Die (1973)IMDb
  9. The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)IMDb
  10. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)IMDb
  11. Moonraker (1979)IMDb
  12. For Your Eyes Only (1981)IMDb
  13. Octopussy (1983)IMDb
  14. A View to a Kill (1985)IMDb
  15. The Living Daylights (1987)IMDb
  16. Licence to Kill (1989)IMDb
  17. GoldenEye (1995)IMDb
  18. Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)IMDb
  19. The World Is Not Enough (1999)IMDb
  20. Die Another Day (2002)IMDb
  21. Casino Royale (2006)IMDb
  22. Quantum of Solace (2008)IMDb
  23. Skyfall (2012)IMDb
  24. Spectre (2015)IMDb
  25. No Time to Die (2021)IMDb

Watching the James Bond movies in release order lets you appreciate how the character and storylines have evolved over time, as well as the changing style of action cinema.

📖 Story Chronology

Though the series largely resets with new actors, you can watch the Daniel Craig era as a more tightly connected story, starting with Casino Royale.

  1. Casino Royale (2006)IMDb
  2. Quantum of Solace (2008)IMDb
  3. Skyfall (2012)IMDb
  4. Spectre (2015)IMDb
  5. No Time to Die (2021)IMDb

This Daniel Craig arc gives a more continuous storyline with character development, making it a great starting point for new viewers.

Which Order Should You Choose?

If you want to experience Bond as history, watch in release order. If you want a connected storyline, watch the Daniel Craig movies together.

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