In addition to breaking box office records across the globe,Spectre, the 24thJames Bondadventure, has been awarded a Guinness World Records title for the Largest Film Stunt Explosion, it was announced today at a press conference in Beijing, China.Spectre, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, opens in China this week. To celebrate this momentous occasion, theJames Bond YouTubepage has released a new featurette that explores thisworld recordexplosion.
ProducerBarbara Broccoliand starsDaniel CraigandLéa Seydoux- who appear in the scene - accepted the record certificate on behalf of the official title holder, Academy Award winner Chris Corbould, who served as Special Effects and Miniature Effects Supervisor onSpectre. The incredible explosion was filmed for a pivotal scene in the film and took place on Jun 10, 2025 in Erfoud, Morocco and used 8418 litres of fuel and 33kg of explosives. Commenting on the announcement,Michael G. WilsonandBarbara Broccoli, the producers ofSpectre, had this to say.
“It is absolutely tremendous that the Guinness World Records have recognized Chris Corbould’s incredible work inSpectrein which he created the largest explosion ever in film history.”
The Largest Film Stunt Explosion is an early front runner for inclusion in Guinness World Records 2017, out next year. The 2016 edition is currently on sale. For more information about SPECTRE, please visit SonyPictures.com/Movies/Spectre. Here’s what Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chiefno_personCraig Glendayhad to say in his statement.
“TheJames Bondmovies are synonymous with pushing cinematic boundaries. The latest film,Spectre, has again captured the imagination of global cinemagoers, and this will certainly be due in part to the phenomenal stunts. The scene featuring the world’s largest film stunt explosion is spectacular and will live long in the memory as one of the outstanding moments in the Bond franchise.”
A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond (Daniel Craig) on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica Bellucci), the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known asSpectre. Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott), the new head of the Centre for National Security, questions Bond’s actions and challenges the relevance of MI6, led by M (Ralph Fiennes).
Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q (Ben Whishaw) to help him seek out Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux), the daughter of his old nemesis Mr White (Jesper Christensen), who may hold the clue to untangling the web ofSpectre. As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot. As Bond ventures towards the heart ofSpectre, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played byChristoph Waltz.
Sam Mendes returns to directSpectre, withDaniel Craigreprising his role as 007 for the fourth time.Spectreis produced byMichael G. WilsonandBarbara Broccoli. The screenplay is byJohn LoganandNeal Purvis&Robert WadeandJez Butterworth, with a story byJohn LoganandNeal Purvis&Robert Wade. Take a look at this new video that shows what it took for the cast and crew ofSpectreto pull off this incredible explosion.
