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Indiana Jones watch order

Indiana Jones movies in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.

Watch Indiana Jones in release order: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Dial of Destiny. Temple of Doom is a prequel set in 1935, a year before Raiders, so story order starts there.

How to watch the Indiana Jones movies in order: the full guide

All 6 films and series in the Indiana Jones franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981); the first in chronological order is The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (set in 1908–1920).

Release order

  1. Raiders of the Lost Ark (Movie, 1981): The 1981 original and the place to start.
  2. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Movie, 1984): A prequel set in 1935, a year before Raiders.
  3. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Movie, 1989): Indy and his father search for the Grail.
  4. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (Series, 1992): Indy's early life on TV; optional.
  5. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Movie, 2008): Indy in 1957.
  6. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Movie, 2023): Harrison Ford's last outing as Indy.

Chronological order

  1. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (set in 1908–1920): Indy's early life on TV; optional.
  2. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (set in 1935): A prequel set in 1935, a year before Raiders.
  3. Raiders of the Lost Ark (set in 1936): The 1981 original and the place to start.
  4. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (set in 1938): Indy and his father search for the Grail.
  5. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (set in 1957): Indy in 1957.
  6. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (set in 1969): Harrison Ford's last outing as Indy.

Common questions

What order should I watch the Indiana Jones movies in?

Watch Indiana Jones in release order: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Dial of Destiny. Temple of Doom is a prequel set in 1935, a year before Raiders, so story order starts there.

How many Indiana Jones movies and shows are there?

There are 6 titles in the Indiana Jones franchise: 5 films and 1 series, released from 1981 to 2023.

How long does it take to watch all the Indiana Jones movies?

About 33 hours for all 6 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (5 titles) take about 11 hours.

What is the first Indiana Jones title in chronological order?

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, set in 1908–1920. In release order the first is Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).

Which Indiana Jones titles can I skip?

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.