Disney previously announced that "Indiana Jones 5" is definitely happening and Harrison Ford will be back and reprise his role as the world's famous archaeologist. Adding more hype to the already exciting news is that Steven Spielberg will return to direct the film just like all four previous installments of the "Indiana Jones" franchise.
"Indiana Jones is one of the greatest heroes in cinematic history, and we can't wait to bring him back to the screen in 2019," Walt Disney Studios' Chairman Alan Horn revealed in a press release in March, as noted by The Hollywood Reporter. "It's rare to have such a perfect combination of director, producers, actor and role, and we couldn't be more excited to embark on this adventure with Harrison and Steven."
Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall are going to produce "Indiana Jones 5." Speculation about the "Indiana Jones 5" movie has been swirling ever since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, but the studio's first priority was understandably resurrecting "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Now that the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" movie had a successful comeback, it looks like Disney is finally ready to turn its attention to another beloved franchise, "Indiana Jones 5." Although we have not learn anything vital about "Indiana Jones 5" just yet, it is already an incredible feeling for hardcore fans to realize the existence of "Indiana Jones 5."
Recent reports revealed that George Lucas is not going to be a part of "Indiana Jones 5." According to Forbes, the disagreement of the direction of the movie resulted the development to move on without George Lucas.
George Lucas will not be returning for Indiana Jones 5 https://t.co/CDdqjBrCb6 pic.twitter.com/OsgyQTCLWx
— The A.V. Club (@TheAVClub) October 24, 2016
The site noted that while Steven Spielberg wants to retain the authenticity of the "Indiana Jones" franchise, George Lucas wanted the fantasy/adventure movie to shift to sci-fi.
