Indiana Jones 5is still on track to make its 2021 release date. Disney confirmed the news in its latest production slate earlier this week. The news comes after strong rumors thatThis is Uscreator Dan Fogelman has taken over for Jonathan Kasdan to rewrite the script after he had taken over for David Koepp (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull). Fans were not excited to hear the news, but it appears there is nothing to worry about at this time.
Steven Spielberg will helmIndiana Jones 5and it is set to star Harrison Ford, who is looking forward to the opportunity to take on the role again. The movie wasfirst announced back in 2016and it has been a slow moving development process since then. Spielberg is currently working on his remake ofWest Side Story, which hits theaters at the end of next year, so there should be some time before and after that to tackleIndiana Jones 5.
Back when he was out promoting 2015’sThe Force Awakens,Harrison Ford expressed excitementin a possible return inIndiana Jones 5. Ford is 76-years old and he will be pushing 80 by the time the movie hits theaters, so many are wondering how this will all play out. But, if the actor isn’t worried about it, neither should we. He was nearly killed by the Millennium Falcon on the set ofThe Force Awakensand he bounced back from that real quick. He had this to say aboutIndiana Jones 5.
“I’d love to do anotherIndiana Jones. You know, an audience being there that has enjoyed the films, a character that has a history and a potential, kind of a rollicking good movie ride for the audience, Steven Spielberg as a director - what’s not to like?”
It is unclear exactly what the story ofIndiana Jones 5will be at this time. It has yet to be officially confirmed by anyone at Disney or Lucasfilm thatDan Fogelman is working on a new rewriteof the story, but the news may be confirmed in the coming weeks or months, now that the release date has been revealed as staying where it was. For now, fans are just going to have to wait until Lucasfilm and Disney make an official announcement.
Indiana Jones 5is scheduled to hit theaters on July 21st, 2021. As for now, the release date stands, but a lot could happen between now and then. Harrison Ford will be seen on the big screen next in Jack London’sCall of the Wildfor Fox, which will hit theaters on February 21st, 2020, after having an original release date of this December. There have also been rumors Ford will appear inThe Rise of Skywalkerthis December. TheIndiana Jones 5release date comes to us fromDisney.
