JAMES Bond is shot 'dead' in the explosive new trailer for Skyfall.
The action-packed clip shows British actor Daniel Craig stepping into the pristine shoes of 007 for a third time as he battles against an attack on his beloved MI6.
It opens with Judi Dench's M writing an obituary for Bond, before her past comes back to haunt her when it's revealed she has lost an all-important hard drive containing details of undercover agents worldwide.
We then see her arranging to take down Bond in an unexpected turn, calling her relationship with him into question.
The shocking scene is quickly followed by an explosion at MI6 headquarters which sends the agency into turmoil.
But, of course, it's not long before our hero returns, creeping up on M in the dark.
Villain ... Javier Bardem as James Bond's nemesis Raoul Silva
Later on, Bond gets fully equipped with all of the hi-tech weaponry and gadgets you could dream of - including a palm-print coded gun - before coming face-to-face with Javier Bardem's villainous alter-ego Raoul Silva.
Bardem's character is said to provide a new take on James Bond's nemesis Blofeld.
In one poignant moment, Bond tells Silva: "Everybody needs a hobby".
When the villain replies: "So what's yours?" the secret agent coolly answers: "Resurrection".
From then on it's a non-stop display of explosive scenes that feature Craig smashing through any obstacle that gets in his way, regardless of the consequences.
With buildings blowing up, tube trains crashing through walls, seduction, deceit, plenty of shooting and even a cheeky wink from everybody's favourite special agent, fans will be left itching to see director Sam Mendes' movie.
DANIEL Craig returns as James Bond in highly-anticipated installment of spy franchise
No Bond teaser would be complete without some steamy female action, and this is no exception.
The suave hero is seen indulging in a shower-based passionate clinch with latest Bond girl Bérénice Marlohe, who plays Sévérine.
Other key characters featured in the trailer include Ralph Fiennes as Mallory, Naomie Harris as Eve, and Ben Whishaw as a fresh-faced Q.
Skyfall is in cinemas from October 26.
The release of the film will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first ever Bond movie, Dr No, which debuted in 1962.
