How to watch all five Indiana Jones movies in chronological order
From Raiders of the Lost Ark to the Dial of Destiny, Indy's been on quite the journey - but what's the correct order in which to watch his adventures?
When Harrison Ford first put on the fedora as Indiana Jones in 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark, who would have thought we'd be lining up to see another Indy adventure in 2023?
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, billed as the final instalment in the long-running franchise, was released in UK cinemas on 28th June 2023. Set in 1969, the film follows the adventure of Indy and his estranged goddaughter (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) as they aim to locate a valuable artefact before Nazi-turned-NASA scientist Jurgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen) beats them to it.
If you haven't had a chance to see it yet, then you're in luck. We've got all the info on where you can stream it now, as well as where to watch the other four movies in the franchise, all in chronological order.
Whether you want to refresh your memory before watching Dial of Destiny for the first time, or you simply want to treat yourself to an Indiana Jones marathon, we've got you covered. Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch the Indiana Jones movies in chronological order.
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For more Indiana Jones info, check out our Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny review, as well as our ranking of the five Indiana Jones movies from best to worst.
1. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Starring: Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan, Amrish Puri, Roshan Seth and Philip Stone
You may think that Raiders of the Lost Ark would be your starting point with the Indy franchise, given that it was the first film to be released. However, if you're looking for a rewatch in chronological order, then Temple of Doom would be your first port of call - as it is set in 1935, one year before Raiders.
It sees Indy on the run from a group of gangsters along with singer and actress Willie Scott and his sidekick Short Round. Crash-landing in India, the group then looks to help a village whose children have been kidnapped and stop a cult that is trying to take over the world using the holy Sankara Stones.
Where to watch in the UK:
- Watch Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom on Disney Plus
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2. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies and Denholm Elliott
The one that started them all, Raiders is set in 1936 and follows Indy as he is hired by government agents to find the Ark of the Covenant, said to contain Moses's stone tablets. Meanwhile, the Nazis are also hunting the Ark as it's believed that it will make their army invincible. Indy teams up with former lover Marion Ravenwood and friend Sallah to get the job done.
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3. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Starring: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott, Alison Doody, John Rhys-Davies, Julian Glover, River Phoenix and Alex Hyde-White
Set in 1938, two years after Raiders, this film was original the capper to the trilogy. It sees Indy and his friend Marcus Brody tasked with finding the Holy Grail, after Indy's father Henry went missing while searching for it himself. It becomes clear that the person who hired them, Walter Donovan, is in league with the Nazis and Henry has been captured.
Indy manages to locate and rescue his father, and together they go on a mission to locate the Grail and keep it out of the hands of the Nazis.
Where to watch in the UK:
- Watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade on Disney Plus
- Watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade on Amazon Prime
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4. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
Starring: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent and Shia LaBeouf
Set in 1957, 19 years after The Last Crusade, Indy is kidnapped and used by Soviet Union agents to locate the body of an alien. After escaping, Indy returns home and is approached by Mutt Williams, whose mother has been abducted due to a connection with a crystal skull. Indy and Mutt find his mother, who turns out to be Marion, with Mutt revealed as Indy's son.
The trio, along with Mutt's surrogate father Harold, travel to a mystical city to uncover the origins of the skull, but are being pursued by the Soviets.
Where to watch in the UK:
- Watch Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on Disney Plus
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5. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Ethann Isidore, Shaunette Renée Wilson and Thomas Kretschmann
The latest film in the franchise is set in 1969, other than an opening sequence set in 1944. The film follows Indy and his goddaughter Helena as they race against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. However, they must also square off against former Nazi Jürgen Voller.
Where to watch in the UK:
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
