Everything we know so far about Indiana Jones 5
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Harrison Ford is ready to don that beloved pinch-front fedora one last time.
After years of delays, the fifth installment in the Indiana Jones film franchise — which Ford swears is his last — is almost upon us, and to celebrate, EW is rounding up everything we know so far about the new film.
From plot details to who's playing the villain and more, here's everything you need to know about Indy's latest adventure.
Does the film have a title?
After years of going by Indiana Jones 5, the film's title was officially revealed alongside its first teaser trailer debut on Dec. 1. The film will be called Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
What's it about?
In Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, everyone's favorite archaeologist picks up his pinch front fedora and bull whip one final time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Alongside his goddaughter, Helena, he soon finds himself facing off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who now works for NASA, in a rip-roaring race against time. The film starts in the '40s, featuring a de-aged Ford, and picks back up again in 1969, amid the space race.
Lucasfilm Ltd. Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in 'Indiana Jone 5'
Who is starring in the film?
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Ethann Isidore, and Antonio Banderas are costarring alongside Ford.
Director James Mangold tells EW that Waller-Bridge will play Indy's goddaughter, Helena. He describes the character as a "catalyst" for the film. "She's a daughter of a friend of Indy's, who we will also meet in the movie," he explains. "Helena's gotten herself in a bit of trouble, and brings [that] to Indy's doorstep. She's a character who's a wonderful set of contradictions — charming and brilliant, but also a lot of trouble."
Meanwhile, Mikkelsen will play the villainous Voller, inspired in part by real-life Nazi-turned-NASA-engineer Wernher von Braun. Holbrook plays his lackey, Klaber. John Rhys-Davies' Sallah, who was last seen in the third film, The Last Crusade, also returns. But Jones' son Mutt Williams, played by Shia LaBeouf in the fourth film, will not be in the sequel. Mangold promises that audiences will "find out what happened" to him, but wouldn't say more.
Jones is playing Helena's father, and Banderas has a small role as a friend of Indy's.
Who is writing and directing?
For the first time in franchise history, Steven Spielberg will not be helming Indiana's latest adventure. He was initially attached to direct the film but bowed out in 2020. Instead, Logan and Ford v Ferrari director Mangold took the reins.
"I am under no illusions that my job making an Indiana Jones film was to suddenly beat the humor out of it and turn it into some kind of dirge," he tells EW. "I think that what we're trying to do is balance both an accurate and realistic appraisal of where this character would be at this time in his life, and do that honestly, and at the same time, try and carry forward what the very title of our movie promises, which is a romp and a wonderful adventure with action and chivalry and escapes by the skin of your nose and ingenious solutions to diabolical problems. This is an Indiana Jones film."
Spielberg remained on the project as a producer alongside Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, franchise producer Frank Marshall, and Solo and Rogue One producer Simon Emanuel. Mangold, Butterworth, and John-Henry Butterworth penned the screenplay.
As EW previously reported, the score will be composed once more by Indiana Jones veteran John Williams.
Jonathan Olley/Lucasfilm Ltd. Harrison Ford in 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'
Is there a trailer?
The first footage from the film was shown at Disney's D23 Expo in September, and the first teaser was released publicly on Dec. 1. The clip is nostalgic, and features Sallah's voiceover in the beginning, as he tells Indy, "I miss the desert. I miss the sea. And I miss waking up every morning wondering what wonderful adventure the new day will bring to us." Indy sadly tells him, "Those days have come and gone." But Sallah cryptically says, "Perhaps. Perhaps not."
The trailer features several nods to past films, along with sweeping shots of the desert, underwater skeletons, and a digitally de-aged Ford. The fedora-loving professor can be seen in the classroom, fighting atop a speeding train, and making chase through a crowded parade.
At D23, the 80-year-old actor choked up introducing the clip, while thanking the audience for "making these films such an incredible experience for all of us." Ford added that he's "proud to say that this one is fantastic." "Indiana Jones movies are about fantasy and mystery, but they're also about heart," he said through tears. "We have a really human story to tell, as well as a movie that will kick your ass."
Disney has since released several different teasers and clips, as well as a behind-the-scenes featurette, which can be viewed below.
When is the film being released?
Indiana Jones 5 will open in theaters on June 30, 2023. However, the film held its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18. In a statement Mangold said, "In 1995, I was honored to come to Cannes with my first film as part of Director's Fortnite. Twenty-eight years later, I am proud to return with a slightly larger spectacle. My legendary collaborators and I are very excited to share a brand new and final Indiana Jones adventure with you!" To celebrate, EW debuted some exclusive portraits of the cast and crew at the fest.
At the premiere screening, Ford could be seen tearing up. "I'm very touched. I'm very moved by this. They say when you're about to die you see your life flash before your eyes, and I just saw my life flash before my eyes. A great part of my life, but not all of my life," Ford told the audience, referencing clips that reportedly played in the room before he thanked his spouse and those in attendance for supporting his work.
He continued, "My life has been enabled by my lovely wife [Calista Flockhart], who has supported my passions and my dreams. I'm grateful. Thank you. And, you know, I love you, [the audience], too. Thank you. You've given my life purpose and meaning, and I'm grateful for that."
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
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