How to Watch the Indiana Jones Movies (and TV Shows) in Order

The story of Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford, is now officially released in five movies set between the 1930s and 1950s. Enjoy the Indiana Jones movie on a variety of platforms, including Amazon Prime, Vudu, Apple TV+, YouTube and Google Play Movies & TV.

There was also an early 1990s TV series that chronicled the life of a young Indiana Jones. Episodes and unaired material were later edited into 21 feature-length films, released on video and television. Animated short films about the famous adventurer are another welcome element for audiences.

If you want to binge watch all five released Indiana Jones movies, you'll need to set aside an entire afternoon and evening. The longest movie currently is "The Dial of Fate" , which is 2 hours and 18 minutes long. Overall, if you watch all five movies in one sitting, you'll enjoy 10 hours and 9 minutes of non-stop Indiana Jones adventures.

Interested in watching the official Indiana Jones movie in the order in which the stories actually happened? This is the order you should follow.

If you can't find a specific title that's not on the streaming service you're using, you can usually rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, or Google Play.

Movie timing Where to watch
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom The story takes place in 1935, when Willie Scott and Short Round crashed into an Indiana village with the Indiana. Disney+Paramount+
Raiders of the Lost Ark: Raiders of the Lost Ark The story takes place in 1936, when the U.S. government hired Indiana Jones to recover the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis did. Disney+Paramount+
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade In 1938, Indiana and his friend Marcus Brody were hired by an American businessman to search for the Holy Grail. Indiana's father Henry (Sean Connery) joins this adventurous hunt. Disney+Paramount+
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull The story is set in 1957, and the older "Raiders of the Lost Ark" fights the Soviets to seize the Crystal Skull relic. There was an unexpected marriage at the end. Disney+Paramount+
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Set in 1969, the film briefly explores Indiana Jones' past before focusing on his current life, which involves a friend's daughter and a time-traveling search for ancient artifacts. Disney+

If you wanted to watch the official Indiana Jones movies in the order they were released in theaters, you'd need to start with Raiders of the Lost Ark and end with Kingdom of the Crystal Skull , at least until the next movie is released. 2023.

Movie release date Where to watch
Raiders of the Lost Ark: Raiders of the Lost Ark June 1981 Disney+Paramount+
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom May 1984 Disney+Paramount+
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade May 1989 Disney+Paramount+
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull May 2008 Disney+Paramount+
Indiana Jones and the Wheel of Destiny June 2023 Disney+

To fully immerse yourself in the Raiders of the Lost Ark universe, you may want to watch all of the Raiders of the Lost Ark content in chronological order. Starting with a movie clip from the early 90s TV series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles .

Movie timing Where to watch
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: My First Adventure The story takes place in 1908, when 9-year-old Indy accompanied his father on a lecture tour around the world. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Cupid's Peril The story takes place later in 1908, when young Indy meets the Austrian princess Sophie. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Journey into Glory The story is set in January 1910, when Indy and his parents attend a meeting of the Theosophical Movement in Benares, India. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: A Passion for Life The story takes place in September 1910. 10-year-old Indy helps a Maasai boy search for President Roosevelt's relics. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Travels with Dad The story is set in late 1910, when Indy and his father had a falling out in Russia. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Spring Break Adventures The story takes place in 1916, when Indy is facing spring break and his first dance. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Sweet Song of Love The story takes place in 1916 when Indy traveled to Ireland and worked in a local pub. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Hell in the Trenches The story is set in 1916, when Indy joins the Belgian army. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Demon of Deception The story takes place in 1916, when Indy and his friend Remy are disillusioned with the war. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Ghost Train of Doom The story takes place in 1916, as Indy and Remy move from the trenches of Europe to the plains of Africa. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Oganga, the Giver and Taker of Life The story is set in 1916. Indy is promoted to captain after capturing a German gun. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Attack of the Eagles The story is set in 1917, when Indy joins the French Air Force. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Secret Service Adventures The story is set in 1917, with Indy performing dangerous missions for the French Air Force. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: A Spy Adventure The story takes place in 1917, when Indy joins a trio of international spies. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Desert Daredevil The story is set in 1917, during World War I, where Indy helps British and Australian soldiers capture the town of Beersheba. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: A Story of Innocence The story takes place in 1918 when Indy was hanging out with Ernest Hemingway. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mask of Evil The story is set in 1918, when Indy is posing as a Swedish journalist. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Peacock Eyes' Treasure The story is set in 1919, when Indy is on a train transporting a missing diamond. rent or buy
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Winds of Change The story takes place in 1919, when Indy was working as a translator after the First World War. rent or buy
Young Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Blues The story takes place in 1920, when Indy met Al Capone. rent or buy
"Young Indiana Jones" and the Scandal of 1920 The story is set in 1920, when Indy was working backstage at a Broadway show. rent or buy
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles , Vol. 1-3 The TV series follows an aging Indy as he recounts his youth. (The series follows Indy's youth and includes re-edited footage from The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV series and unaired episodes.) rent or buy
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom The story takes place in 1935, when Willie Scott and Short Round crashed into an Indiana village with the Indiana. Disney+
Paramount+
The Adventures of Indiana Jones animated short " Escape from the Grave" An animated short film set around 1936, depicting the original Raiders of the Lost Ark. unavailable
Raiders of the Lost Ark: Raiders of the Lost Ark The story is set in 1936, when the U.S. government hires Indiana Jones to recover the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do. Disney+
Paramount+
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade The story takes place in 1938, when an American businessman hires Indiana and his friend Marcus Brody to find the Holy Grail. Disney+
Paramount+
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull The story is set in 1957, when Indy is fighting the Soviet Union to seize the Crystal Skull relic. Disney+
Paramount+
Indiana Jones and the Wheel of Destiny The time is set in 1969. Disney+
FAQ
  • A total of five movies are showing in theaters: "Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Temple of Doom , " "Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Last Crusade," and "Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." and Raiders of the Lost Ark and Dial of Destiny. A total of 21 films were released as video clips from the television series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles .

  • Raiders of the Lost Ark was filmed in the United States, Tunisia, France and the United Kingdom. Raiders of the Lost Ark was filmed in Sri Lanka, China, the United States and the United Kingdom. Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Last Crusade was filmed in Spain, West Germany and the United Kingdom. "Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" was filmed in various locations across the United States, and "Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Dial of Destiny" was filmed in England, Scotland, Italy and Morocco.

  • Indiana Jones suffered from ophiophobia - an extreme fear of snakes. In 1912, he fell into a snake box on the Dunn and Duffy Circus Train. Indy was already afraid of snakes, but this horrific incident triggered his phobia.