If you're hoping to watch the films in chronological order, your best bet is to stick to the actors and work your way down the list. With 6 different actors and 26 movies in the series, watching all of the James Bond movies is a rather daunting task. How to Watch All the James Bond Movies in Order Although we don't now who the next James Bond will be, it is innevitable that there will be future movies in the series. With the first film releasing in 1962, the James Bond movie franchises is officially over 60 years old - making it one of the longest-running movie franchises of all time. There are a total of 26 James Bond films played by 6 different actors. Looking for more espionage? You can also check out our list of the best spy movies of all time.