James Bond (Franchise)

The James Bond franchise follows fictional British spy James Bond, also known as 007, a character created by writer Ian Fleming in 1953. Over the years, the character has appeared in novels, films, television shows, video games and comics, becoming one of the world’s most successful entertainment franchises. The film series began with Dr. No in 1962, with Sean Connery as the first Bond, while Daniel Craig most recently played the role in No Time to Die. The franchise is also famous for its theme songs, gadgets, fast cars and Bond’s relationships with female characters often known as “Bond girls.”