How to Watch James Bond Movies in Order: All Movies or Books

No time to die was 25^th episode about the adventures of James Bond and the last appearance of Daniel Craig as 007. It was released in theaters in September 2021 after numerous delays due to the pandemic.

Right now you can watch the spy movie on one of the largest video platforms, Amazon Prime Video. However, what films preceded this and how to watch them?

Here are a few ways you can watch the Bond films in order: Daniel Craig only, all of his predecessors, or reading the books.

Daniel Craig Bond era

If you’re going to watch No Time To Die, then it’s worth sitting down and enjoying the previous four films in which Daniel Craig played Bond.

Many of the characters in these films have ongoing storylines, including Blofeld, Moneypenny, Q, Dr. Madeleine Swann, M, and Felix Leiter, and while each film is a standalone part, there are numerous nods and references to events in the world that was 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 for Daniel Craig Bond films;

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

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

All James Bond films in order

While you don’t need to watch any pre-Craig Bond movies to enjoy No Time To Die, you can find plenty of entertainment while revisiting 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, but it also means you can play the old game of Who’s your favorite Bond? Not to mention comparing the sheer number of villains, adorable companions, and deadly gadgets that have been the hallmark of the Bond genre.

Over the years, several actors have played Bond, Scottish, Australian, English, Irish, Welsh and again English.

The order in which they appear is:

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

… but on a few occasions Connery left the role and then returned for one-off films (Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never). In addition, a comedy version of Casino Royale was released in 1967, starring David Niven and Woody Allen as James and Jimmy Bond, respectively. While not considered part of the official Bond line, it’s actually worth a look.

Here’s how to explore Agent 007’s story, from his first assignment to his latest mission.

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

Unfortunately, at the time of writing, no streaming service has the entire 007 collection available for streaming, but if you’re looking for a specific movie, check JustWatch to see where (and if) it’s available for streaming. Alternatively, you can rent or buy certain films on platforms such as AmazonGoogle Play and YouTube.

You can also invest in the complete collection on Blu-Ray/DVD. We found a box set for sale on Amazon UK for £49.99 And Amazon USA for $79.96. — although that excludes No Time To Die.

Read the James Bond books in order.

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

Many of the early films took their titles from novels, although the plots were often very different from those written by the author. But, if you want to be a Bond finisher, this is the order in which you watch the films. Keep in mind that there have only ever been 13 full-length books and two short stories, so when you get to the bottom of this list, there will be ten more films to choose from, but it could be a mission you are on based on your own judgment.

1. Casino Royale (2006) – Daniel Craig
2. Live and Let Die (1973) – Roger Moore
3. Moonraker (1979) – Roger Moore
4. Diamonds Are Forever (1971) – Sean Connery
5. From Russia with Love (1963) – Sean Connery
6. Dr. No (1963) – Sean Connery
7. Goldfinger (1964) – Sean Connery
8. For Your Eyes Only (1981) – Roger Moore
9. Thunderball (1965) – Sean Connery
10. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) – Roger Moore
11. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969) – George Lazenby
12. You Only Live Twice (1967) – Sean Connery
13. The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) – Roger Moore
14. Octopus (1983) – Roger Moore
15. Living Daylights (1987) Timothy Dalton

If you finish all this, you must be a real fan. So, take a look at our roundup of the best bond-related gifts and gadgets to reward yourself.