How to watch the James Bond movies in order: All movies or books

No time to die was the 25th^e episode of The Adventures of James Bond and Daniel Craig’s latest outing as 007. It hit theaters in September 2021 after numerous delays due to the pandemic.

Right now, you can stream the spy movie on one of the biggest video platforms, Amazon Prime Video. However, what movies precede it and how can you watch them?

Here are the different ways to watch the Bond movies in order, either just for Daniel Craig, all of his predecessors, or to read the books.

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How to watch the James Bond movies in order

If you’re planning on watching No Time To Die, it’s worth sitting down and enjoying the four previous films that Daniel Craig played Bond in.

Many of the characters in these films have ongoing stories, including Blofeld, Moneypenny, Q, Dr. Madeline Swann, M, and Felix Leiter, and although each film is a stand-alone piece, there are numerous references and callbacks to events in the world that has been Craig’s home since 2006.

Plus, there’s the bonus of watching what we consider to be the best Bond movie of all time: Skyfall.

Here is the order of Daniel Craig Bond films;

Casino Royale (2006)
Quantum of Solace (2008)
Skyfall (2012)
Specter (2015)
No Time to Die (2021)

And to whet your appetite, here is the trailer for No Time To Die.

Every James Bond Movie In Order

While you don’t have to watch any of the pre-Craig Bond films to enjoy No Time To Die, there’s still plenty of entertainment to be found as you revisit the canon as a whole.

Not only does this let you enjoy classics like “You Only Live Twice” and “The Man With The Golden Gun,” it also means you can play the age-old game of “Who’s Your Favorite Bond?” Not to mention comparing the vast array of villains, glamorous sidekicks and deadly gimmicks that have been a hallmark of the Bond genre.

Over the years, several actors have played the role of Bond, with Scottish, Australian, English, Irish, Welsh and English nationalities once again.

The order of their appearance is:

Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig

…but in a few instances, Connery left the role and then returned for one-off films (Diamonds are Forever and Never Say Never Again). Additionally, there was also a comic version of Casino Royale in 1967 starring David Niven and Woody Allen as James and Jimmy Bond respectively. Although not considered part of the official Bond lineage, it is definitely worth a look.

Here’s how to explore 007’s story, from the first mission to his last mission.

Dr. No (1963) – Sean Connery
From Russia with Love (1963) – Sean Connery
Golden Finger (1964) – Sean Connery
Thunderball (1965) – Sean Connery
You Only Live Twice (1967) – Sean Connery

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) – George Lazenby
Diamonds Are Forever (1971) – Sean Connery
Live and Let Die (1973) – Roger Moore
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) – Roger Moore
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) – Roger Mo ore

Moonraker (1979) – Roger Moore
For Your Eyes Only (1981) – Roger Moore
Octopus (1983) – Roger Moore
Never Say Never Again (1983) – Sean Connery
A View of a Murder (1985) – Roger Moore
Living Daylights (1987) – Timothy Dalton
License to Kill (1989) – Timothy Dalton
Goldeneye (1995) – Pierce Brosnan
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) – Pierce Brosnan
The World Is Not Enough (1999) – Pierce Brosnan
Die Another Day (2002) – Pierce Brosnan
Casino Royale (2006) – Daniel Craig
Quantum of Solace (2008) – Daniel Craig
Skyfall (2012) – Daniel Craig
Specter (2015) – Daniel Craig
No Time to Die (2021) – Daniel Craig

Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, no streaming service has the entire 007 collection to stream – but if you’re looking for a specific movie, check out JustWatch to see where (or if) it’s available to stream. You can also rent or buy specific movies from platforms like Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube.

You can also invest in the complete collection on Blu-Ray/DVD. We found the box set on sale on Amazon UK for £49.99 and Amazon US for $79.96 – although that’s not ruling out No Time To Die.

Read the James Bond books in order

These days, James Bond is mostly seen as a movie franchise, but before Connery put on that white tuxedo and lit a cigarette at the card table, the character was already a huge hit thanks to the books written by Ian Fleming.

Many of the early films take their names from the novels, although the plots often deviate significantly from those written by the author. But, if you want to be a Bond finalist, it’s the order to watch the movies. Keep in mind that there were only 13 full books and two short stories, so when you reach the end of this list you’ll have ten more movies to choose from, but this can be a mission you complete using your own judgement.