No Time to Die Timeline ( Real )

casting
August 14, 2017

Casting of Daniel Craig as James Bond for final film

Daniel Craig was confirmed to return as James Bond for 'No Time to Die,' his fifth and final outing as the iconic character.

release_delay
March 4, 2020

Release delay due to COVID-19 pandemic

The release of 'No Time to Die' was postponed multiple times due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

release_date_announcement
May 22, 2020

Final release date announced

The new official release date for 'No Time to Die' was announced, setting the premiere for late 2021.

premiere
September 28, 2021

World premiere of No Time to Die

The world premiere for 'No Time to Die' took place in London, marking the debut of Daniel Craig's final Bond film.

release
October 8, 2021

Global release of No Time to Die

No Time to Die was officially released worldwide, concluding Daniel Craig's tenure as James Bond.

No Time to Die Timeline ( Fictional )

background
2020

Bond Resignation

James Bond retires from active service and is enjoying a peaceful life in Jamaica.

personal
2021

Madeline Visits Bond

Bond's old love, Madeleine Swann, visits him, urging him to come back to MI6 for a mission.

mission
2021

Rescue of Scientist

Bond rescues a kidnapped scientist who was forced to work on Project Heracles, a bioweapon program.

mission
2021

Return to MI6

Bond returns to active duty after being approached by Felix Leiter for help locating a missing MI6 scientist.

investigation
2021

Investigation of Lyutsifer Safin

Bond investigates the mysterious villain Lyutsifer Safin, leader of a criminal organization.

mission
2021

Capture of Safin's Island

Bond infiltrates Safin's island base to stop the bioweapon operation.

climax
2021

Confrontation with Safin

Bond confronts Safin, leading to a dramatic final confrontation involving Madeleine and their daughter.

climax
2021

Sacrifice of Bond

To stop the spread of the bioweapon, Bond sacrifices himself by remaining on Safin's island during its destruction.