Is Indiana Jones 5 Going To Be Harrison Ford’s Last Movie?

There is reason to believe that Indiana Jones 5 may well be the last film of Harrison Ford’s career. After the character’s first appearance in the 1981 classic Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones quickly became a cultural phenomenon. In the years since, he’s become synonymous with the action-adventure genre, as well as one of the most iconic characters in all of pop culture along the way. Characterized mostly by his fedora, bullwhip, and undeniable charm, Indiana Jones is one of cinema’s most beloved figures.

After a successful and popular trilogy of films, following up Raiders with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in 1984 and then Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989, the franchise took a considerable break. After 19 years, it returned with Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, whose problems are incredibly well-documented. This, in turn, has led to another 15-year gap before Indiana Jones 5, which is slated for release in 2023. However, the years between sequels have created a potential issue for the franchise regarding its stars’ ages, particularly for its star, Harrison Ford.

It has been speculated that Indiana Jones 5 will be the last Indiana Jones movie, but there’s now also reason to believe that it may be Ford’s last feature film, too. When speaking about Indiana Jones 5 potentially being his final film score, legendary composer John Williams let slip that it may also be Ford’s last film appearance. Though the actor himself hasn’t publicly declared his intention to retire, he will be approaching his 81st birthday by the time Indiana Jones 5 releases, making Williams’ comments potentially true.

Harrison Ford’s Acting Future After Indiana Jones 5 Explained

Though John Williams’ comments about Harrison Ford’s acting future aren’t concrete proof of the actor’s impending retirement, there is a chance there’s truth in his words. Of course, Ford’s age makes action-heavy roles such as Indiana Jones less likely moving forward, and that will undoubtedly be a consideration in whether he chooses to continue acting in movies or not. His career has primarily consisted of action-based movies, making it seem likely that he will choose to retire rather than redefine himself at this stage in his life.

Indiana Jones 5 may well be his final movie, but it doesn’t appear that Ford intends to retire. In fact, he has some TV show projects lined up, including the Yellowstone spin-off, 1923. However, with Indiana Jones being Ford’s last ongoing role and Indiana Jones 5 set to end Indy’s story, it’s beginning to seem that the actor’s movie career is starting to wind down, particularly as he’s racked up only a few credits over the past few years.

Of course, ending Indiana Jones’ story in a satisfying manner is almost as important as the character himself, and therefore it would make a logical endpoint for Ford’s movie career. Ford’s career has been bolstered by his ongoing (albeit sporadic) role in the beloved Indiana Jones franchise. Seeing the character off with one final cinematic outing will undoubtedly be a bittersweet moment. Though Harrison Ford hasn’t made his career plans public, the most likely outcome is that Indiana Jones 5 will be his last movie.