Ever since the release of Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, the Indiana Jones movies have become one of the most popular movie franchises of all time. From the brilliant minds of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, the series boasts sci-fi elements reminiscent of George Lucas’ Star Wars and the thrills of Spielberg’s works such as Jaws. In this guide, we'll show you how to watch every Indiana Jones movie in order and how to watch them on streaming services in the United States.
The franchise's first movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark, is considered one of the greatest adventure films of all time. It helped kickstart an era of modern filmmaking and set the stage for Jones to become a cultural phenomenon. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom tested a darker tone, while Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade delved into Jones’ personal life by introducing his father (portrayed by Sean Connery). Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull shows Indy decades later with a new adventure, while Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny sees the heroic archeologist finally nearing the end of his adventures.
If you want to watch every Indiana Jones movie in order, you need to decide whether you'd prefer to stream them in chronological or release order. Here's how you can do both.
How to watch Indiana Jones movies in chronological order
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
- Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
Some viewers may prefer to watch the films in chronological order. For this, you can simply start with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom – the franchise's only prequel. You can then watch every other movie as they were released in theaters.
How to watch Indiana Jones movies in release order
Some fans will argue that the best way to watch the franchise is still in release order. If you’re looking to watch the films in order of release date, you can find the complete list below. We've also included streaming details for every movie so you can find where to watch them online today.
