15 Greatest Opening Credit Sequences In Movies

15. James Bond

One of cinema's most recognisable scores, the James Bond theme tune is incredibly iconic and, let's face it, very cool. The theme was written by Monty Norman for the 1962 film Dr No, and has been used in every Bond vehicle since, with some alterations in instrument and tone. And let's not forget Bond walking across the scope, turning, and shooting his possible assassin dead, causing blood to run down the screen.

As the Bond films grew and grew into following Dr No, the Bond theme was accompanied by an extremely stylish opening montage over a song performed (and written) by a big named artist at the time.

Some of the most critically acclaimed songs have been performed by the likes of Shirley Bassey, Nancy Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Tina Turner, and Paul McCartney and Wings. Recent musicians to take on the task have included the late, great Chris Cornell, Jack White and Alicia Keys, and Sam Smith (who won himself an Oscar for the brilliant "Writing's on the Wall").

When it comes to pieces of classic pop culture, it doesn't get much bigger or better than the Bond theme, be it the classic theme from Dr No or the timeless songs that followed. Here's hoping Billie Eilish, whose song has proved to already be a big hit, fits with the new film as well as the songs that came before it.