* It's not officially part of Eon Productions' canon: While it features Sean Connery as James Bond, it wasn't produced by Eon Productions, the company that holds the rights to most Bond films.
* It was based on Thunderball: The film's story is a remake of the 1965 Bond film "Thunderball."
* Its position is debated: Some fans consider it a "non-canonical" entry, meaning it doesn't officially fit into the continuity of the other Bond films. Others place it between "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971) and "The Living Daylights" (1987) based on Connery's appearances.
So, where does it fit? There's no definitive answer. It depends on how you view the Bond canon. If you follow the Eon Productions continuity, it doesn't fit. But if you consider it a separate film based on a Bond story, it could be considered a remake of "Thunderball" with Connery's Bond.