A teaser image for James Bond's 25th cinematic outing shows the dashing spy feeling the wear and tear.

Daniel Craig's 007, in his fifth film, appears battered and bleary-eyed with a ripped top and bloodied forehead.

The snap was shared by the official 007 Instagram account, he caption reading: "Back in action. Daniel Craig as 007 in NO TIME TO DIE."

The film's on course for an April 2020 release, helmed by director Cary Fukunaga.

The account's been teasing the flick for some time now - a previous snap shows Daniel in Bond's classic tux posing up a storm with Cary.

The account wrote: "That's a wrap on #NoTimeToDie. See you in cinemas April 2020. #Bond25."

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Fans were surprised to hear that he'd be making a comeback in the titular role after the 51 year old was extremely candid about how little he'd enjoyed filming the franchise's last offering, Spectre.

He famously announced, when asked if he would repirse the role: "Now? I'd rather...slash my wrists. No, not at the moment. Not at all. That's fine. I'm over it at the moment. We're done. All I want to do is move on."

Later he added that should he make a return as the superspy, "it would only be for the money."

He's inhabited the role for nearly 15 years, kicking off his tenure in 2006 with the very well-received Casino Royale.

Daniel breathed new life into Bond's escapades, but the follow-up, Quantum of Solace, received a rocky reception.

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Daniel in action in Spectre

Director Sam Mendes was brought on for Skyfall and Spectre, the former of which was showered with praise.

The series has been going since the 60s, with Daniel preceded in the role by Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, George Lazenby and Pierce Brosnan.

As well as on screen stars, the films have drawn a number of musical icons to pen and perform the opening tune.

Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Paul McCartney and Madonna, among others, have turned their talents to films.

More recently, Adele performed Skyfall for the 2012 film of the same name, with Sam Smith singing Writing's on the Wall for the latest film Spectre.