Fans eager to complete their home entertainment library with individual 4K Blu-ray editions of Sean Connery`s James Bond films can rejoice: after an initial release solely as part of a 6-Film Collection in June, all six iconic movies will become available for separate purchase on September 23. Pre-orders for these 007 classics are now open, priced between $25 and $30 per film. While individual purchases are now possible, the existing 6-Film Collection remains a more cost-effective option for those wishing to acquire the entire set.
Sean Connery`s James Bond Movies on 4K Blu-ray: Individual Releases
The six EON Productions films featuring Sean Connery are now open for pre-order. It`s worth noting that while Connery appeared in a seventh Bond film, `Never Say Never Again,` it is not considered part of the official Bond canon due to its different production company.
The individual 4K Blu-ray releases, listed chronologically, are:
- Dr. No $30
- From Russia With Love $30
- Goldfinger $25
- Thunderball $30
- You Only Live Twice $30
- Diamonds Are Forever $25
Each release includes both 4K Blu-ray and digital versions, along with bonus features like audio commentaries and behind-the-scenes footage. Enhanced with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby TrueHD 7.1, these classic films are set to deliver an exceptional visual and auditory experience on contemporary displays.
Sean Connery 6-Film Collection (4K Blu-ray)
The complete 6-Film Collection, initially released on June 10, is currently priced at $100 (was $105). While this set foregoes the individual stylish cases of the standalone releases, it offers a significant saving of $70 compared to purchasing each film separately. This collection shares the same high-quality technical specifications and bonus features as the individual 4K Blu-ray discs. A highly sought-after, limited-edition Steelbook Library Collection, which retailed for $140 and featured six steelbook cases in a distinctive metal display box, quickly sold out after its pre-order launch earlier this year.
More James Bond Movie Collections
Currently, only films starring Daniel Craig or Sean Connery are available in 4K resolution. Daniel Craig`s Bond films can be purchased individually on 4K Blu-ray or as a 5-Film Collection, which is now discounted to $59 (from $90). For those content with 1080p, `The James Bond Collection,` a 24-film Blu-ray box set, offers excellent value at $70 (originally $120). This comprehensive set includes all official James Bond movies up to `No Time to Die` (2021), Daniel Craig`s final film as 007, which can be acquired separately for $10 on standard Blu-ray to complete the collection. Additionally, fans of Pierce Brosnan`s interpretation of Bond can find a 4-film standard Blu-ray collection for an affordable $16.
- The James Bond Collection (24 films, Blu-ray) $70 ($120)
- Daniel Craig 5-Film Collection (4K) $59 ($90)
- Daniel Craig 4-Film Collection (4K) $46.40 ($65)
- The Pierce Brosnan Collection (Blu-ray) $15.88
- No Time to Die (Blu-ray) $10 ($20)
- No Time to Die (4K) $19 ($22)
James Bond Books and Archives
True aficionados of the James Bond saga might also consider `The James Bond Archives,` a substantial 648-page paperback from Taschen, offering an in-depth look at the production of all 25 films. This meticulously designed book is packed with exclusive behind-the-scenes content and is available for $60 (reduced from $100). Another notable read is `The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia,` a paperback available for $16.13 (originally $35).
- The James Bond Archives: No Time to Die Edition (Hardcover) $60 ($100)
- The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia (Paperback) $16.13 ($35)
Ian Fleming`s Original James Bond Novels
The iconic character of James Bond was conceived by British novelist Ian Fleming, who authored 14 original Bond novels. These include the six stories that served as the basis for the Sean Connery films. While other authors have continued the Bond literary legacy since Fleming`s passing in 1964, his original works are largely considered the definitive ones by fans. Many of these novels received new cover designs in 2023.
Below is a chronological list of all 14 Ian Fleming Bond novels, with current estimated prices:
- Casino Royale (Paperback) $10.89 ($19)
- Live and Let Die (Paperback) $14.46 ($19)
- Moonraker (Paperback) $13.59 ($19)
- Diamonds are Forever (Paperback) $15 ($19)
- From Russia with Love (Paperback) $15 ($19)
- Dr. No (Paperback) $13.59 ($19)
- Goldfinger (Paperback) $17.66 ($19)
- For Your Eyes Only (Paperback) $15.19 ($19)
- Thunderball (Paperback) $11 ($19)
- The Spy Who Loved Me (Paperback) $15.19 ($19)
- On Her Majesty`s Secret Service (Paperback) $15.19 ($19)
- You Only Live Twice (Paperback) $10.82 ($19)
- The Man with the Golden Gun (Paperback) $15.19 ($19)
- Octopussy and the Living Daylights (Paperback) $10.69 ($19)