Harrison Ford's archaeologist adventures in release order — from Raiders through Dial of Destiny
This guide lists every main Indiana Jones film in release order — the sequence audiences originally experienced them. Release order is the best marathon for first-time viewers because character introductions, callbacks, and story twists land naturally. 5 films are included below with posters, ratings, and direct links.
Start the Indiana Jones saga with Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), the first film audiences saw and the usual entry for a full rewatch. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Indiana Jones. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) is a core middle chapter for Indiana Jones fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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In release order, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Indiana Jones entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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As the final entry here, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) pays off threads built across the earlier Indiana Jones films. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
OpenRelease order is the standard recommendation for first-time viewers. It matches how the movie were originally released and keeps the story easy to follow.
This guide includes 5 movies in the recommended watch order. Streaming availability may vary by region.
Yes. Chronological order follows in-universe events rather than premiere dates. Release order is easier for first-time viewers; chronological order works better on a rewatch.
Streaming availability changes by country and platform. Check MovieLinks for current options, trailers, and related titles in the Indiana Jones universe.
