How to Watch Indiana Jones in Order
To watch Raiders of the Lost Ark, start with Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Watch Indiana Jones in release order for a first viewing — start with Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). There are 5 films, released between 1981–2023. That is 10.6 hours of viewing. Only 1 are essential to follow the story — 1.9 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 5 watched- 1Raiders of the Lost Ark1981Essential115m
- 2Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom1984118m
- 3Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade1989127m
- 4Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull2008122m
- 5Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny2023155m
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What is the correct order to watch Indiana Jones?
For a first viewing, watch Indiana Jones in release order, starting with Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and ending with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Indiana Jones films are there?
There are 5 Indiana Jones films.
Can I skip any Indiana Jones films?
1 of the 5 films carry the main story: Raiders of the Lost Ark. The other 4 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Indiana Jones?
Start with Raiders of the Lost Ark, released in 1981. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Indiana Jones?
Watching every Indiana Jones film takes 10.6 hours. Sticking to the 1 essential films takes 1.9 hours.