The iconic **gun barrel sequence** is the signature opening of nearly every James Bond film.

The iconic **gun barrel sequence** is the signature opening of nearly every James Bond film. It first appeared in *Dr. No* (1962) and was designed by Maurice Binder. The scene shows Bond walking across a white screen, turning sharply, and firing directly at the camera—seen through the rifled barrel of a gun. Blood then trickles down the screen, signaling the assassin’s defeat and the start of the film.

Over the decades, each Bond actor—from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig—has had their own version of the sequence, with subtle differences in posture, suit style, and timing. It’s more than just an intro—it’s a cinematic ritual that sets the tone for the suave danger ahead.