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Spectre (2015 film)

Spectre is a 2015 British spy film and the 24th official James Bond film produced by Eon Productions.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Spectre is a 2015 British spy film and the 24th official James Bond film produced by Eon Productions. Directed by Sam Mendes and starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, it follows Bond as he uncovers the criminal organisation SPECTRE and its connection to his past.

Plot

The story begins with Bond following a cryptic message tied to his past, which leads him to uncover a global conspiracy involving SPECTRE. Bond’s investigation connects earlier events in the Daniel Craig era to the organisation’s wider criminal network.

Production

Spectre was directed by Sam Mendes from a screenplay by John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and Jez Butterworth. It is part of the long-running James Bond franchise produced by Eon Productions.

Release and reception

The film premiered and was released in 2015, with UK and US theatrical release dates differing by region. It received wide coverage as a major Bond instalment and was noted for reviving the SPECTRE organisation from earlier Bond stories.

Key facts

  • It is the 24th official James Bond film in the Eon Productions series.
  • The film is directed by Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig in his fourth Bond role.
  • The story follows Bond as he investigates the organisation SPECTRE and its leader, Ernst Stavro Blofeld.
  • The film was released in 2015 and was distributed with Sony Pictures Releasing on its initial run.
  • Its cast includes Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes, Monica Bellucci, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, and Dave Bautista.
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Canadian context

The film was widely released in Canadian theatres as part of the global James Bond franchise and is commonly available through Canadian streaming and home-video markets.

Frequently asked questions

What is Spectre?
Spectre is a 2015 James Bond spy thriller film directed by Sam Mendes and starring Daniel Craig.
Which James Bond film number is Spectre?
It is the 24th official James Bond film produced by Eon Productions.
Who directed Spectre?
Sam Mendes directed the film.
Who plays James Bond in Spectre?
Daniel Craig plays James Bond.
What is SPECTRE in the film?
SPECTRE is the criminal organisation Bond investigates, led in the film by Ernst Stavro Blofeld.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectre_(2015_film)
    Supports: Identifies the film as the 24th James Bond film, gives director, writers, cast, and franchise position.
  2. James Bond 007 — https://www.007.com/the-films/spectre/
    Supports: Provides official franchise synopsis and release information.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spectre_2015
    Supports: Provides synopsis, genre, director, release information, and cast.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2379713/
    Supports: Provides the film title and plot premise.