Indiana Jones

2022 - 12 - 10

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Should The Indiana Jones Franchise Continue to Include ... (MovieWeb)

The plot of The Dial of Destiny is believed to revolve around time travel. Is the franchise moving away from its supernatural leanings?

If The Dial of Destiny is pushing hard in the direction of SF instead, it remains to be seen how moviegoers will react. It asked searching questions about the nature of reality, the primacy of faith, and the transcendent nature of ancient wisdom. But the MacGuffin—a skull made out of crystal, very loosely based on the real-life Like it or not, supernatural goings-on are at the heart of what the first three Indiana Jones films did. The reaction has been predictably polarized, with film commentators ranging in their responses from happy to haughty, depending on one's attitude to the 1960s setting and the arrival of a new sidekick in the guise of [Phoebe Waller-Bridge to replace](http://movieweb.com/latest-indiana-jones-5-image-reveals-phoebe-waller-bridge-goddaughter/) Shia LaBeouf's Mutt Williams. Is this the way forward for the franchise?

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10 Strangest Indiana Jones 5 Rumors (CBR)

Strange Indiana Jones rumors hint at a storyline significantly different from the previous movies, taking fans on a wild and unpredictable escapade.

One bizarre rumor is the notion that the younger Indiana Jones will be murdered by his older counterpart, with A particularly unusual point of history said to be included is the Second Punic War, with Twitter user With the Nazi super weapon said to be capable of opening wormholes, this potential storyline could give the fifth film a highly credible threat. According to leaks, this younger Indy may feature in a big way within Indiana Jones 5's narrative, with Reddit user [LongJonSilver](https://www.reddit.com/r/LeaksAndRumors/comments/yy6hzn/4chan_plot_leak_indy_5_sucks_and_james_mangold_is/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) discussing how Harrison Ford's Indiana will be teaming up with a "younger Indy." Still, it could make sense if the university professor believes the younger Indiana to be a trick by the Nazi regime. One of the most common suggestions is that Indiana will be erased from time, with Reddit poster One wild rumor for the next movie suggests this determined young man could be responsible for Indiana's demise, with Twitter poster [Retro_Amine_Radical](https://twitter.com/retro_anime_oni/status/1450195164710965259?s=20&t=b0hnoHPzVSqOQz2czxuC8A) posing that "Indiana Jones gets killed by his estranged son." The Dial of Destiny could see Indiana searching for his most unusual find yet, with the archeologist said to be hunting for the Chronovisor. Although this may seem an odd McGuffin for an Indiana Jones movie, its inclusion could offer a neat narrative device for the movie's flashbacks, which are confirmed to include a de-aged Harrison Ford (Via [Variety](https://variety.com/2022/film/news/indiana-jones-5-trailer-harrison-ford-deaged-dial-of-destiny-1235410524/)). Twitter's @Re7fox believes Dial of Destiny could be one of his most dangerous adventures yet, commenting that "Indiana will lose an eye." [ruined the original film,](https://twitter.com/retro_anime_oni/status/1450195164710965259?s=20&t=b0hnoHPzVSqOQz2czxuC8A) Mutt is one of Indiana Jones' strongest sidekicks. Indiana Jones 5's potential leaks suggest viewers could be in for a profoundly surreal movie, with Indiana embarking on an unusual journey.

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Harrison Ford is back as Indiana Jones (Telegraph India)

The clip also introduces a fantastic ensemble of Phoebe Waller-Bridge to Antonio Banderas, Shaunette Renee Wilson and Toby Jones. With a lot of buzz suggesting ...

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What Is the 'Dial of Destiny' Featured in 'Indiana Jones' 5th ... (Showbiz Cheat Sheet)

Jones is facing a familiar enemy, though. The trailer reveals him dealing with Nazi soldiers again in a scene that shows off the impressive de-aging technology ...

The Nazis’ presence in the Dial of Destiny trailer has led many to hypothesize about what the titular device might do and where it could take our hero. That would answer many of the questions people have about the scenes in the trailer. That would also explain why the Nazis would want it — a time-travel device could help them rewrite history and change the course of World War II. A time-travel device, seemingly based on a real-life mysterious object, might be a better fit for the franchise’s story. Fans can’t wait to see [Harrison Ford](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/harrison-ford-landing-han-solo-on-star-wars-was-accidental-dumb-luck.html/) don the iconic fedora again, but what exactly is the Dial of Destiny? If Indiana Jones can go back in time, future movies might revolve around his adventures as a time-traveling adventurer. [Indiana Jones](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/chris-hemsworth-wife-elsa-pataky-wanted-1-harrison-ford-iconic-characters.html/), it looks like Ford plans to go out with a bang. [Ford](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/helen-mirren-said-harrison-ford-sucks-at-kissing-he-does-try-but-it-is-just-not-there.html/) is 80 years old. Jones is facing a familiar enemy, though. [Harrison Ford](https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/harrison-ford/) has said it will be his last performance as the swashbuckling archaeologist. The Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny trailer shows the hero taking on a new adventure, teaming up with old friend Sallah (featured in [Raiders of the Lost Ark](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-steven-spielberg-avoided-food-poisoning-eating-spaghetti-os-whole-time-harrison-ford-filmed-tunisia.html/)) and a new character, goddaughter Helena (played by [Phoebe Waller-Bridge](https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/phoebe-waller-bridge-warns-fleabag-fans-the-streaming-stage-show-is-ruder-and-weirder.html/)). [Indiana Jones](https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/indiana-jones/) is gearing up for another adventure in the latest installment in the franchise, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

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Kingdom of the Crystal Skull's Most Controversial Move Actually ... (CBR)

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull infamously involved aliens, but their inclusion hearkens to Indy's roots as a cinematic throwback.

Keep in mind that the adventure serial origins of Indiana Jones' adventures are largely unknown to the average Joe, making the explanations for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull's narrative choice a lot harder to parse. The first three Indiana Jones movies were heavily based on the fantasy adventure movie serials of the 1930s. At the same time, the archeologist's fourth movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, is still incredibly contentious among the fandom. [Raiders of the Lost Ark](https://www.cbr.com/indiana-jones-raiders-of-the-lost-ark-same-message-schindlers-list/) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade dealt with explicitly Judeo-Christian iconography; [Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom](https://www.cbr.com/indiana-jones-ke-huy-quan-dismisses-temple-of-doom-racist/) did the same with Hinduism. Thus, having some sort of mystical object again wouldn't have worked, but a movie involving "those newfangled spacemen" was perfect for the time period. This might seemingly contradict the vibe that the franchise was going with beforehand, but it actually fits perfectly.

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Observations & Takeaways From First 'Indiana Jones and The Dial ... (Young Hollywood)

Grab your Fedoras and bullwhips because Indy is back! Just over 40 years since Raiders of the Lost Ark comes the 5th film in the Indiana Jones franchise.

The trailer even brings the past back with references to the previous films, such as the boulders and Indy bringing a whip to a gunfight. One glaringly big change in this installment is the absence of Steven Spielberg at the helm in the director's chair. Just over 40 years since Raiders of the Lost Ark comes the 5th film in the Indiana Jones franchise.

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Dial Of Destiny's De-Aging Makes Indiana Jones 6 A Real Possibility (Screen Rant)

Just like director James Mangold intended with the character of Wolverine in Logan - until Hugh Jackman signed for Deadpool 3, anyway - the sequel is set to ...

[Dial Of Destiny](https://screenrant.com/indiana-jones-5-dial-destiny-setting-takes-place-when/) [ - which is set in 1969](https://screenrant.com/indiana-jones-5-dial-destiny-setting-takes-place-when/) - is designed to give the character an emotional sendoff, reversing track to make yet another entry a few years later risks undermining that goal. Indiana Jones is a valuable franchise for Disney too, but while they would no doubt love to make more entries, recasting Ford feels like sacrilege. Nobody wants to see Ford replaced as Indiana either, so if Dial Of Destiny is a strong performer, it's not inconceivable Indiana Jones 6 could follow. In November 2022, Variety reported Disney was actively looking to develop an Indiana Jones TV series for Disney+. Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny features flashbacks to a younger Indy during 1944, and the results look stunning. However, [Indiana Jones 5's de-aging tech](https://screenrant.com/indiana-jones-5-deaged-cgi-steven-spielberg-vision/) may provide some wiggle room.

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Marion Ravenwood Will Probably Return in Indiana Jones and the ... (CBR)

A key Indiana Jones character is missing from the Dial of Destiny trailer, but Karen Allen will almost certainly reprise her role as Marion Ravenwood.

If not, the film will be lesser for her absence. Mangold is too smart a storyteller to make the huge mistake of leaving her out. Marion and Indy's story is problematic through a modern lens. [Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny](https://www.cbr.com/tag/indiana-jones-5/), but if Karen Allen's Marion Ravenwood will be in the movie is chief among them. Allen is still a working actor and active on the convention circuit. Marion was always a unique character among the rotating women actors opposite Harrison Ford in the series.

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Harrison Ford: Most Lega-Sequeled Actor? (TheGamer)

In returning for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Harrison Ford shows that he is still the king of the lega-sequel.

C in Twin Peaks: The Return, for the record — no one else has seen as broad a swath of what the current market can look like from the inside. While none of these projects are indie (pun intended) by any means, Ford has seen the whole gamut of what a production can look like in the era of the cinematic universe. [Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/indiana-jones/), a lega-sequel starring old man Indie after 19 years away. In Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, he reunited with Indie's original creative team, with Steven Spielberg in the director's chair and George Lucas writing and producing. [Iron Man](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/iron-man/) and the franchise it spawned pushed that drive for maximum box office return into the stratosphere. [Spider-Man: No Way Home](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/spider-man/), which brought Spider-Man's previous live-action stars together in a multiversal extravaganza, to [Top Gun: Maverick](https://www.thegamer.com/top-gun-maverick-sequel-box-office-hollywood/), which put Tom Cruise back in the cockpit nearly 40 years after the Tony Scott original, to [Jurassic World: Dominion](https://www.thegamer.com/tag/jurassic-park/), which saw the iconic trio reunite for the first time since the Spielberg classic, theaters largely rebounded from their pandemic-era slump.

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