James Bond Movies In Order Of Release
James Bond is one of the longest running film-franchises of all time. Originally created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, Bond has captivated audiences through the ages. Below, we celebrate the fictional spy with our latest timeline. Featured are the names of each movie, the theme song that went with it and the actor playing Bond.
Do let us know in the comments below what your favourite Bond movie is and who your favourite actor has been!
5th October 1962
Dr No
James Bond – Sean Connery
Theme Song: James Bond Theme – Instrumental
Theme Song: James Bond Theme – Instrumental
10th October 1963
From Russia With Love
James Bond – Sean Connery
Theme Song: From Russia With Love – Matt Monro
Theme Song: From Russia With Love – Matt Monro
17th September 1964
Goldfinger
James Bond – Sean Connery
Theme Song: Goldfinger – Shirley Bassey
Theme Song: Goldfinger – Shirley Bassey
9th December 1965
Thunderball
James Bond – Sean Connery
Theme Song: Thunderball – Tom Jones
Theme Song: Thunderball – Tom Jones
12th June 1967
You Only Live Twice
James Bond – Sean Connery
Theme Song: You Only Live Twice – Nancy Sinatra
Theme Song: You Only Live Twice – Nancy Sinatra
18th December 1969
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
James Bond – George Lazenby
Theme Song: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – Instrumental
Theme Song: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – Instrumental
14th December 1971
Diamonds Are Forever
James Bond – Sean Connery
Theme Song: Diamonds Are Forever – Shirley Bassey
Theme Song: Diamonds Are Forever – Shirley Bassey
27th June 1973
Live and Let Die
James Bond – Roger Moore
Theme Song: Live and Let Die – Paul McCartney and Wings
Theme Song: Live and Let Die – Paul McCartney and Wings
19th December 1974
The Man With The Golden Gun
James Bond – Roger Moore
Theme Song: The Man With The Golden Gun – Lulu
Theme Song: The Man With The Golden Gun – Lulu
7th July 1977
The Spy Who Loved Me
James Bond – Roger Moore
Theme Song: Nobody Does It Better – Carly Simon
Theme Song: Nobody Does It Better – Carly Simon
26th June 1979
Moonraker
James Bond – Roger Moore
Theme Song: Moonraker – Shirley Bassey
Theme Song: Moonraker – Shirley Bassey
24th June 1981
For your Eyes Only
James Bond – Roger Moore
Theme Song: For Your Eyes Only – Sheena Easton
Theme Song: For Your Eyes Only – Sheena Easton
6th June 1983
Octopussy
James Bond – Roger Moore
Theme Song: All Time High – Rita Coolidge
Theme Song: All Time High – Rita Coolidge
22nd May 1985
A View to a Kill
James Bond – Roger Moore
Theme Song: A View to a Kill – Duran Duran
Theme Song: A View to a Kill – Duran Duran
29th June 1987
The Living Daylights
James Bond – Timothy Dalton
Theme Song: The Living Daylights – A-Ha
Theme Song: The Living Daylights – A-Ha
13th June 1989
Licence to Kill
James Bond – Timothy Dalton
Theme Song: Licence to Kill – Gladys Knight
Theme Song: Licence to Kill – Gladys Knight
13th November 1995
GoldenEye
James Bond – Pierce Brosnan
Theme Song: GoldenEye – Tina Turner
Theme Song: GoldenEye – Tina Turner
9th December 1997
Tomorrow Never Dies
James Bond – Pierce Brosnan
Theme Song: Tomorrow Never Dies – Sheryl Crow
Theme Song: Tomorrow Never Dies – Sheryl Crow
8th November 1999
The World Is Not Enough
James Bond – Pierce Brosnan
Theme Song: The World Is Not Enough – Garbage
Theme Song: The World Is Not Enough – Garbage
20th November 2002
Die Another Day
James Bond – Pierce Brosnan
Theme Song: Die Another Day – Madonna
Theme Song: Die Another Day – Madonna
14th November 2006
Casino Royale
James Bond – Daniel Craig
Theme Song: You Know My Name – Chris Cornell
Theme Song: You Know My Name – Chris Cornell
29th October 2008
Quantum of Solace
James Bond – Daniel Craig
Theme Song: Another Way to Die – Jack White and Alicia Keys
Theme Song: Another Way to Die – Jack White and Alicia Keys
23rd October 2012
Skyfall
James Bond – Daniel Craig
Theme Song: Skyfall – Adele
Theme Song: Skyfall – Adele
26th October 2015
Casino Royale
James Bond – Daniel Craig
Theme Song: Writing’s on the Wall – Sam Smith
Theme Song: Writing’s on the Wall – Sam Smith
October 2020
No Time To Die
James Bond – Daniel Craig
Theme Song: No Time To Die – Billie Eilish
Theme Song: No Time To Die – Billie Eilish
Published Feb 16, 2020 @ 4:40 pm – Updated – [last-modified]
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Heather Y Wheeler. (2020). James Bond Movies 1962 – Present. https://www.thetimelinegeek.com/james-bond-movies Last accessed [date]
What about “Never Say Never Again” with Sean Connery as 007?