[1] The opening title sequence to the actual film Spy Hard is a pastiche of the title sequences from the James Bond films designed by Maurice Binder—specifically 1965's Thunderball, complete with multiple colored backgrounds, silhouetted figures, and "wavy" text.

An urban legend states that during the recording of the theme to Thunderball, Tom Jones held the song's final note long enough to pass out; in this film, Yankovic holds it long enough to make his head explode.

The second time, Yankovic glances towards his name as he is credited for the opening titles, proudly smirking immediately after.

When released on "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection the title of the film and his credit were put back in.

Another version of the opening title sequence was released that contained multiple clips from the actual film.