The most recent official movie in the franchise is Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (released end of 2025).
Key Film: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Since that is currently the latest Indy film, here’s a summary and some highlights:
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Title & release
The fifth and (for now) final Indiana Jones movie is Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
It has a runtime of ~154 minutes. -
Plot (spoilers ahead)
The film follows an aging Indiana Jones in a story that spans from the 1940s to 1969.
The “Dial of Destiny” is a mystical device that can manipulate time or alter history, and Indy must race against his adversaries to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands (in this case, a former Nazi turned NASA agent named Jürgen Voller).
In the climax, there’s a sequence involving time travel, paradoxes, and a confrontation in ancient Sicily.
The ending is emotional and nostalgic: Indy must reckon with loss, legacy, and the passage of time. -
Themes & reception
A major theme is aging and time — the film is partly about what it means to be a hero when your prime is behind you.
The movie had mixed reviews: some praised its ambition and emotional beats, others found flaws in pacing or tone.
Financially, it grossed around $384 million worldwide (on a very high budget), and it has been viewed as underperforming relative to expectations.
