Bond goes to space to chase Drax and Jaws. Over-the-top, but a massive hit. Laser battles, zero-gravity romance, and one of the wildest premises in the franchise. 1980s – Moore’s Final Bow & Dalton’s Darker Turn 1981: For Your Eyes Only A back-to-basics film after Moonraker . More realistic, less gadget-heavy. Bond climbs a sheer cliff face to defeat a villain in a helicopter. Melina is one of the stronger Bond girls.

Darkest Bond until Casino Royale . Bond goes rogue to avenge Felix Leiter’s maiming. Drug lord Sanchez (Robert Davi) and a fiery climax. Ahead of its time. 1990s – The Pierce Brosnan Era (Comeback & Blockbuster) 1995: GoldenEye After a six-year legal hiatus, Bond returns. Pierce Brosnan debuts. Iconic tank chase, Judi Dench’s M (“sexist, misogynist dinosaur”), and Sean Bean’s 006. A perfect 90s reboot.

Electra King (Sophie Marceau) is a femme fatale who feels pain in her neck – and is the real villain. Boat chase through London, Denise Richards as a nuclear physicist.

Often cited as a fan favorite. A more grounded Cold War thriller, with Bond battling SPECTRE assassins aboard the Orient Express. Introduces Q Branch’s gadget-filled attaché case.

Timothy Dalton’s debut. Grittier, closer to Fleming’s Bond. Cold War intrigue, a cello-case sleigh chase, and a killer performance. “He’s a cold one.”

George Lazenby’s sole outing. Emotional and unique: Bond falls in love with Tracy di Vicenzo (Diana Rigg), marries her, and endures a heartbreaking ending. Ski chase and Christmas tree finale are unforgettable. 1970s – The Roger Moore Era (Lighter, Wiser, Wilder) 1971: Diamonds Are Forever Connery returns (one last time). A campier, revenge-driven Bond after Blofeld. Las Vegas setting, moon buggy chase, and a double-taking pigeon mark the shift to Moore-era tone.

Bond uncovers SPECTRE’s shadowy leader, Blofeld (Christoph Waltz), who is also Bond’s foster brother. Long takes, classic car chases, and a controversial twist.