Indiana Jones is back for one last adventure, as the trailer for the fifth instalment was unveiled at the D23 Expo in Anaheim. 

Though it wasn’t posted online, Harrison Ford, who plays the eponymous archaeologist and adventurer, went on stage to thank fans. The 80-year-old said, “Thank you for making these films such an incredible experience for all of us. I’m very proud to say to say that this one is fantastic”, as per Variety. 

Indiana Jones 5 Release Date 

Indiana Jones 5 is set for a June 30, 2023 release for now. 

Indiana Jones 5 Cast

Harrison Ford returns as Indiana Jones. He last put on the iconic hat and wielded his whip in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, 14 years back.

Ford also alluded that the forthcoming movie would be his last outing as Jones. He said, “This is it. I will not fall down for you again. But thank you so much.” 

He’s joined by Phoebe Waller-Bridge of Fleabag fame. She pointed to her co-star and said, “I had the time of my life making this movie. I feel so incredibly lucky and keeping up with this guy is EXHAUSTING.” 

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Mads Mikkelsen, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Thomas Kretschmann and Antonio Banderas round out the cast.

This is the first movie in the franchise that’s not being helmed by Steven Spielberg, and James Mangold of Logan fame is the man behind the camera. 

Indiana Jones 5 plot

Not much is known about the plot for now since details are being kept under wraps. However, those at D23 posted about the Indiana Jones trailer on Twitter. 

Empire Magazine called it “incredibly action-packed” and added “There was desert, there was sea, there looked to be flashbacks with a de-aged Harrison Ford.”

Another user noted that John Rhys-Davies is back as Sallah and the upcoming movie will have flashbacks of a young Indiana Jones, with Harrison Ford getting a digital makeover.

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Waller-Bridge appears to play Jones’ goddaughter, and there is a scene where he pulls out his whip to keep men away from her as they all pull guns on him. With fights atop a speeding train and a chase through a crowded parade, the upcoming instalment packs all the essential ingredients for a delightful Indiana Jones adventure. 

John Williams, Indiana Jones veteran composer is behind the score, and both Spielberg and George Lucas have consulted on the project.