James Bond Movies in Order: Your Ultimate Guide to the 007 Franchise

James Bond is one of the most iconic and enduring characters in the world of film. The British Secret Service agent has been the star of more than 25 movies over the past 60 years, capturing the imaginations of audiences around the world.

In this article, we'll take a look at the James Bond movies in order, starting with the first film in the series.

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1. Dr. No (1962)

The first James Bond film ever made, Dr. No, was released in 1962. It stars Sean Connery as Bond, and introduces audiences to the character's world of espionage, action, and intrigue.

In this film, Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of a fellow agent, and discovers a plot to disrupt a U.S. space launch.

2. From Russia with Love (1963)

In the second James Bond movie, From Russia with Love, Bond is sent on a mission to Istanbul to retrieve a top-secret Soviet encryption device. 

Along the way, he encounters the beautiful and deadly Soviet agent Tatiana Romanova, played by Daniela Bianchi.

3. Goldfinger (1964)

Goldfinger is often considered one of the best James Bond movies ever made. 

In this film, Bond investigates the nefarious plans of Auric Goldfinger, a wealthy businessman who plans to irradiate the gold in Fort Knox to increase the value of his own gold holdings.

4. Thunderball (1965)

In Thunderball, Bond is tasked with recovering two stolen nuclear warheads.

Along the way, he falls for the beautiful Domino Derval, played by Claudine Auger.

5. You Only Live Twice (1967)

You Only Live Twice takes Bond to Japan, where he investigates the disappearance of American and Soviet spacecraft.

Along the way, he meets the villainous Ernst Stavro Blofeld, head of the criminal organization SPECTRE.

6. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)

On Her Majesty's Secret Service is notable for being the only Bond movie to star George Lazenby in the lead role.

In this film, Bond falls in love with Tracy di Vicenzo, played by Diana Rigg, while trying to stop Blofeld from unleashing a deadly virus.

7. Diamonds Are Forever (1971)

Sean Connery returns as Bond in Diamonds Are Forever, which finds the secret agent investigating diamond smuggling and a plot by Blofeld to create a powerful laser satellite.

8. Live and Let Die (1973)

In Live and Let Die, Bond investigates the drug trade in New Orleans and the Caribbean, taking on the powerful drug lord Dr. Kananga, played by Yaphet Kotto.

9. The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

In The Man with the Golden Gun, Bond is pitted against the deadly assassin Francisco Scaramanga, played by Christopher Lee.

The film takes Bond from Hong Kong to Thailand, where he must stop Scaramanga from assassinating a scientist and stealing a powerful energy weapon.

10. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

The Spy Who Loved Me is often considered one of the best Bond films.

In this movie, Bond teams up with Soviet agent Anya Amasova, played by Barbara Bach, to stop the villainous Karl Stromberg from starting a nuclear war.

11. Moonraker (1979)

Moonraker finds Bond investigating the theft of a space shuttle and a plot by the villainous Hugo Drax to destroy the world and start a new civilization in space.

12. For Your Eyes Only (1981)

In For Your Eyes Only, Bond is tasked with recovering a valuable encryption device before it falls into the wrong hands.

Along the way, he must confront a vengeful Greek businessman and an East German assassin.

13. Octopussy (1983)

Octopussy sees Bond investigating a plot by the villainous Kamal Khan and the mysterious Octopussy to detonate a nuclear bomb at a U.S. Air Force base in West Germany.

14. A View to a Kill (1985)

In A View to a Kill, Bond is pitted against the wealthy industrialist Max Zorin, played by Christopher Walken, who plans to destroy Silicon Valley and monopolize the world's microchip supply.

15. The Living Daylights (1987)

The Living Daylights introduces audiences to Timothy Dalton as Bond. 

In this film, Bond is tasked with protecting a Soviet defector and uncovering a plot to smuggle weapons to the Mujahideen rebels in Afghanistan.

16. Licence to Kill (1989)

In Licence to Kill, Bond goes rogue to avenge the murder of his friend and stop a powerful drug lord, played by Robert Davi.

17. GoldenEye (1995)

GoldenEye marks the debut of Pierce Brosnan as Bond. In this film, Bond must stop a former MI6 agent from using a satellite weapon to destroy London.

18. Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)

In Tomorrow Never Dies, Bond investigates a media mogul who is using his power to manipulate world events and provoke a war between China and the United Kingdom.

19. The World Is Not Enough (1999)

The World Is Not Enough finds Bond tasked with protecting an oil heiress and uncovering a plot by a terrorist to create a nuclear explosion in Istanbul.

20. Die Another Day (2002)

In Die Another Day, Bond is imprisoned and tortured for 14 months before being released to investigate a North Korean terrorist who has developed a powerful weapon.

21. Casino Royale (2006)

Casino Royale marks a reboot of the James Bond franchise, with Daniel Craig taking over as Bond.

In this film, Bond must defeat a terrorist financier in a high-stakes poker game while also battling his own feelings for Vesper Lynd, played by Eva Green.

22. Quantum of Solace (2008)

Quantum of Solace is a direct sequel to Casino Royale, with Bond seeking revenge against the organization responsible for Vesper's death.

23. Skyfall (2012)

In Skyfall, Bond must stop a former MI6 agent who is seeking revenge against M, played by Judi Dench, while also grappling with his own mortality.

24. Spectre (2015)

Spectre finds Bond uncovering a sinister organization that has been behind many of the previous films' villains, while also confronting his past and his own mortality.

25. No Time to Die (2021)

No Time to Die is the latest James Bond film, with Daniel Craig returning as Bond for the final time. 

In this movie, Bond must come out of retirement to stop a dangerous new villain, played by Rami Malek, from unleashing a deadly virus on the world.

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In conclusion, the James Bond movies have been a staple of the film industry for over six decades, with each film bringing its own unique blend of action, espionage, and humor.

Whether you prefer the classic Sean Connery films or the more recent Daniel Craig entries, the James Bond franchise remains a thrilling and iconic part of cinematic history.