Details about the fifth installment of the adventures of one of cinema’s most famous characters are starting to roll in. InIndiana Jones 5, starHarrison Fordwill reprise the iconic role he first played in 1981.Empire Magazinehas revealed exclusive covers for the upcoming issue, which features Indy with his usual nonchalant stance and intense gaze.

Just likeIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, 2023’sIndiana Jonesdetails have been shrouded in secrecy. In May 2022, Ford made a surprise appearance atStar Wars Celebration Anaheimto debut the first image of the upcoming movie. He said that “we have almost completed the nextIndiana Jonesfilm.” Ford added that he is proud of the movie noting that he will be “see you on the campus,” teasing a return to form by the professor.

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Executive producerSteven Spielberg, who directed the four films in the series, will not be in the director’s chair this time. He passes on the torch toJames Mangold, saying that there will be a fresh perspective to the story. This leaves the legacy of the story in the hands of Mangold who is best known for his work onLogan, and has earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture for his 2019 sports drama film,Ford v Ferrari.

John Williams, whose scores for the previousIndiana Jonesfilms were major components of the movies, will compose the music for the fifth and final entry of the series.John Rhys-Davieswill be returning as Sallah, Jones’ ally from the first three films.Phoebe Waller-Bridgehas been confirmed to play a major role named Helena. Other cast members to join Ford will beMads Mikkelsen,Thomas Kretschmann,Boyd Holbrook,Shaunette Renée Wilson, andAntonio Banderas.

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Indiana Jonesis scheduled to be released on August 27, 2025.