As we anticipate the next 007, Entertainment Weekly looks back on the iconic espionage franchise.

Now, a new iteration of Bond is reportedly just around the corner.

So guess who becomes Bond’s ally?

No Time to Die (2021), Dr. No (1962), and GoldenEye (1995)

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From there, things get complicated fast.

the Special Executive for Counterintelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, and Extortion).

Still, it’s noCasino Royale.

Box Office: $70.3 million domestic/$210.3 million worldwide* Director: Lewis Gilbert Theme Song Performed By: Shirley Bassey Fun Fact: The opening aerial sequence required 88 skydives.Â

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But the evil mastermind is not the only one to say ‘‘Goodbye, Mr. Connery also left the series (temporarily) after this stylish, if parody-ripe, entry.

The Living Daylights (1987)

Reagan-era Bond fans weaned on Moore’s effervescent charm cried, ‘‘Bland!

over Dalton’s brooding portrayal of the character.

Box Office: $160.9 million/$431.9 million Director: Lee Tamahori Theme Song Performed By: Madonna Fun Fact: Madge is the only theme-song performer to have a cameoÂ

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The film’s politics now seem radically dated Bond rides with the mujahideen in Afghanistan!

but its darker tone was well ahead of its time.

Spectre (2015)

With MI6s future in doubt (again), Bond goes rogue (again).

Box Office: $169.4 million/$591.7 million Director: Marc Forster Theme Song Performed By: Jack White and Alicia Keys (‘‘Another Way to Die’') Fun Fact: In aÂ

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Diamonds Are Forever (1971)

Connery fans breathed a sigh of relief as the suave Scot reluctantly returned.

And not a moment too soon.

After all, there’s the little matter of payback for the murder of 007’s wife.

Box Office: $126.9 million/$361.7 million Director: Michael Apted Theme Song Performed By: Garbage Fun Fact: The title is the English translation of the Bond familyÂ

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He seems to be the next target on the hit list of Christopher Lee’s dastardly Scaramanga.

On at least three out of four counts, mission accomplished.

Live And Let Die (1973)

The Roger Moore era begins with a blaxploitation bang.

Box Office: $43.1 million/$111.6 million Director: Lewis Gilbert Theme Song Performed By: Nancy Sinatra Fun Fact: Built at Pinewood Studios outside London, the set forÂ

When Yaphet Kotto’s Dr. Kananga (a.k.a.

Jane Seymour is lovely and tragic as the tarot-reading Solitaire.

And Kananga’s demise (he explodes after being force-fed a shark-gun bullet) is one for the ages.

Box Office: $51.2 million/$191.2 million Director: John Glen Theme Song Performed By: a-ha Fun Fact: A 24-year-old Timothy Dalton was supposed to replace Connery inÂ

A View to a Kill (1985)

Roger Moore was 56 in his seventh and last outing.

In real life, he was even older than the mother of his costar Tanya Roberts.

Still, he kicks butt.

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Licence To Kill (1989)

This time it’s personal.

But it’s Dalton’s Bond who inspires true dread when he goes undercover as a thug for hire.

Bond and Barbara Bach’s KGB knockout Anya Amasova (a.k.a.

Box Office: $43.8 million/$116 million Director: Guy Hamilton Theme Song Performed By: Shirley Bassey Fun Fact: After George Lazenby passed on re-upping as Bond, theÂ

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Moore’s best Bond performance.

But after the success of 1977’sStar Wars,Moonrakerwas fast-tracked as the follow-up.

Count us shaken and disturbed.

Box Office: $21 million/$97.6 million Director: Guy Hamilton Theme Song Performed By: Lulu Fun Fact: Bond girl Maud Adams would later go on to starÂ

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In his first turn in Bond’s tux, Daniel Craig brings a macho directness to the familiar role.

Not only Craig’s best outing, but one of the Best Bonds ever.

Both charges couldn’t be more off.

Box Office: $125.3 million/$339.5 million Director: Roger Spottiswoode Theme Song Performed By: Sheryl Crow Fun Fact: Twelve years before creating Downton Abbey , Julian FellowesÂ

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The sixth installment in the 007 saga is actually one of the best and most emotionally complex.

This is our first look at Bond as existential hero, and the man can’t catch a break.

As Lazenby famously quips, ‘‘This never happened to the other fellow.’’

NO TIME TO DIE, Daniel Craig as James Bond, 2021.

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Goldfinger (1964)

It’s the film that most 007 aficionados consider the gold standard of the series.

Bond, I expect you to die!

What’s not to love?

Box Office: $35.4 million/$161.8 million Director: Guy Hamilton Theme Song Performed By: Paul McCartney and Wings Fun Fact: Moore’s love scene with African-American actress GloriaÂ

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Box Office: $16.1 million/$59.6 million Director: Terence Young Theme Song Performed By: John Barry & Orchestra Fun Fact: After watching the film, Bond creator IanÂ

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Box Office: $50.3 million/$152.6 million Director: John Glen Theme Song Performed By: Duran Duran (it was the only Bond theme to top the Billboard HotÂ

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Box Office: $34.7 million/$156.2 million Director: John Glen Theme Song Performed By: Gladys Knight Fun Fact: Because of a change to the tax code thatÂ

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Box Office: $67.9 million/$187.5 million Director: John Glen Theme Song Performed By: Rita Coolidge (‘‘All Time High’') Fun Fact: Before Moore re-upped at the lastÂ

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Box Office: $54.8 million/$195.3 million Director: John Glen Theme Song Performed By: Sheena Easton Fun Fact: Early in the film’s shoot, Bond conquest Cassandra HarrisÂ

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Box Office: $46.8 million/$185.4 million Director: Lewis Gilbert Theme Song Performed By: Carly Simon (‘‘Nobody Does It Better’') Fun Fact: The closing credits promise thatÂ

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Box Office: $106.4 million/$356.4 million Director: Martin Campbell Theme Song Performed By: Tina Turner Fun Fact: The title derives from the name of Fleming’s JamaicaÂ

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Box Office: $167.4 million/$596.4 million Director: Martin Campbell Theme Song Performed By: Chris Cornell (‘‘You Know My Name’') Fun Fact: Tsai Chin, who portrays oneÂ

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Box Office: $63.6 million/$141.2 million Director: Terence Young Theme Song Performed By: Tom Jones Fun Fact: Connery’s life was really in jeopardy during Bond’s shark-tankÂ

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Skyfall | Box Office: $90 million (and counting)/$428.6 million (and counting) Director: Sam Mendes Theme Song Performed By: Adele Fun Fact: Yes, that’s Daniel Craig behind theÂ

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Box Office: $22.8 million/$82 million Director: Peter Hunt Theme Song Performed By: Louis Armstrong (‘‘We Have All the Time in the World’') Fun Fact: ToÂ

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Box Office: $24.8 million/$78.9 million Director: Terence Young Theme Song Performed By: Matt Monro Fun Fact: President John F. Kennedy listed Fleming’s original novel asÂ

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Box Office: $51.1 million/$124.9 million Director: Guy Hamilton Theme Song Performed By: Shirley Bassey Fun Fact: Before picking up his deadly bowler as Oddjob, theÂ

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