MovieDaniel Craig (2006–2021)

Casino Royale

16 Nov 2006 · 2h 24m

A reboot that starts with Bond earning his 00 status, then sends him to Montenegro to bankrupt terrorist banker Le Chiffre at a high-stakes poker game, with Treasury agent Vesper Lynd watching the money.

Premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square on 14 November 2006; UK release 16 November. Start of the only continuous story arc in the series.

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Where Casino Royale fits

UniverseJames Bond

SectionDaniel Craig (2006–2021)

Release order#21 of 25, after Die Another Day

Timeline noteFirst film of the Craig continuity: Bond has just been promoted to 00 status.

Where to watch (UK)Varies by region

Watch time2h 24m

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Around it in release order

18Tomorrow Never Dies1997
19The World Is Not Enough1999
20Die Another Day2002
21Casino Royale2006
22Quantum of Solace2008
23Skyfall2012
24Spectre2015