Since Daniel Craig’s tenure came to a wildly satisfying conclusion in No Time to Die, the producers of the James Bond franchise have been hard at work trying to figure out how to approach the next incarnation of the series and who should follow on from Craig and take on the role of 007. In between Bond actors is the perfect time for newcomers to catch up with the franchise.

But where to begin? As it stands, there are 25 official Eon-made Bond films. From Dr. No to Casino Royale, there are many great starting points.

Dr. No (1962)

The most obvious movie to start with would be the very first one, Dr. No. Not only is it a perfect introduction to the character of 007; it’s also a grounded espionage thriller compared to some of the far-fetched actioners that followed. Dr. No established the franchise’s formula and perfected it right out of the gate.