The James Bond films are the longest running series in cinematic history, with a total of 24 films since Sean Connery’s debut as James Bond in 1962’s Dr. No. It is one of the highest-grossing franchises of all time with an estimated worth of approximately $15 billion USD.
This is a data analysis project that I’ve considered doing for a while. In 2006, when Daniel Craig took the reigns in Casino Royale, I was curious whether the movie had been more financially successful than its predecessors, despite the outcry of viewers who expressed uncertainty about the first “blonde Bond.” With the latest installment of 007 arriving in theaters this Fall, I thought it would be a great time to dig into the films’ data to see what additional insights I could discover.
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