Indiana Jones movies in order

Here are the Indiana Jones movies in order.

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992)

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Well then technically This is a TV series and not a movie. But it tells how Indy became the man we know and love, so it’s an obvious entry point.

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

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Sure, this movie is technically the second in the famous franchise. But, since the film is set in 1935, we must start our adventure here. Following Indy, his childhood sidekick Short Round, and nightclub singer Willie Scott, the trio take on an evil cult that seems to have an affinity for human sacrifice and child slavery. But with mystical stones at the heart of his quest, there may be more fame and fortune for Indy…as long as he finds them before the movie ends.

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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

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Ah, the (second) where it all started. It’s the story that brought Indy to life, but in our timeline, it goes here. Set in 1936, Indy fights against the Nazis in a race to obtain the Ark of the Covenant, said to hold the Ten Commandments and grant power to whoever owns it. Naturally, Indy must set out to find him, but not without bringing his old love and an Egyptian bulldozer to help him. And here’s a general rule of thumb for you: if a giant rock suddenly comes at you, please, for God’s sake—run.

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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

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Apart from a brief stint in 1912 (and the appearance of a young River Phoenix), we continue our journey here. Taking place in 1938, Indy returns to work against the Nazis. This time, however, he is looking for something new: the Holy Grail. You know, the famous chalice deeply rooted in Christian iconography and Arthurian legends. Yes, our favorite explorer has some wacky characters along for the ride, but we all know that Indy will be back for another adventure very soon…

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

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…or rather, two decades later. Set in 1957, Indy casually replaced the Nazis with Cold War-era Russians as her natural enemy. He is looking for the Crystal Skull, an artifact that supposedly has ties to otherworldly creatures. Additionally, Shia LaBeouf makes an appearance of her in canon, playing the long-lost son the scout never knew she had.

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Fate (2023)

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Heavy use of anti-aging technology has brought Harrison Ford back to us for one last ride.. He will eventually retire the character, but first, newcomer archeology professor Phoebe Waller-Bridge will drag him back to find the legendary “Dial of Destiny.” We’ll have a multi-decade story on our hands as we bounce between today’s Indiana Jones and Nazi-bashing Indiana Jones. Indiana Jones and the dial of fate hits theaters on June 30, 2023.

Adrianna Freedman writes all things television and film for Cosmos. When she’s not binge-watching the latest series on Netflix, she’s busy singing along to her favorite artists/songs, drinking too many coffees a day, and dreaming of writing her next big story.