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Indiana Jones Watch Order

Five films, and the second one is a prequel.

All five Indiana Jones films from Raiders to Dial of Destiny, in release order or the chronological order that puts Temple of Doom first.

How many Indiana Jones movies are there?

There are 5 films, plus 1 series or special out so far. Nothing further is currently announced.

Where each title sits in the story

Chronological order, grouped by decade. The number on each is its release position. Where those jump around, release order and story order disagree.

  1. The Early Years

    1 title

    1. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, released 6 of 6

  2. The 1930s

    3 titles

    1. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, released 2 of 6
    2. Raiders of the Lost Ark, released 1 of 6
    3. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, released 3 of 6

  3. The Cold War

    2 titles

    1. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, released 4 of 6
    2. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, released 5 of 6

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6 titles across 3 seriess10h 36m · 5 of 6 timed
01

The Original Trilogy

1981 – 1989 · Spielberg · Three films in the 1980s, and one of the best runs in blockbuster cinema.

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Raiders of the Lost Ark

12 Jun 1981

Set in 1936. Very nearly a perfect adventure film, and the only correct place to start.

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02

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

23 May 1984

Set in 1935. A prequel, and much darker than either film around it.

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03

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

24 May 1989

Set in 1938. Sean Connery as Indy's father, and the best of the sequels.

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02

The Later Films

2008 – 2023 · Spielberg · Indy in middle and old age.

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

22 May 2008

Set in 1957. Nineteen years later, with the Nazis swapped for Soviets.

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

30 Jun 2023

Set in 1969, with an ageing Indy and the space race as backdrop. The final film.

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03

Television

1992 · Prequel · A young Indy, decades earlier.

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The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles

4 Mar 1992

Indy from age ten through the First World War. Chronologically first, and entirely optional.

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