With thesummer movie seasonin full swing, the long-awaited release ofIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyis just around the corner. As anticipation continues to build momentum toward the film’s June 30 release, a brand-new featurette has been revealed from the movie’s officialTwitteraccount, which pays tribute to the franchise’s enduring legacy.“The first time I sawRaiders of the Lost Arkwith an audience, the movie played better than I ever imagined it could,” saidSteven Spielberg, director of the earlier films. Serving as a nostalgic throwback, the featurette showcases footage from the original set of films, reminding audiences of the reasons why they fell in love with the franchise. “It was a very exciting story to tell. I was really happy.”Harrison Fordsays. “And I’m delighted that there still is an interest in the character and the kinds of stories that we tell. I’m thrilled.”While the featurette fully embraces the original franchise, it also features a behind-the-scenes look at what to expect from the upcoming film, with plenty of action-packed stunts that will aim to return the series to its original roots. “We talk about what is quintessentially Indy. It’s a combination of feeling like it’s grounded in something historical, but then the adventures sit right on the edge of the supernatural,” ProducerKathleen Kennedyadds. “It takes you right back to what it is that makes the Indy series so unique and so much fun.”RELATED:‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’: Trailer, Release Date, Cast, and What to Expect
What Will ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Be About?
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destinywill feature the long-awaited return of Ford to his iconic titular role. Specific plot details remain under wraps for now, but according to previous reports, the film will take place during the backdrop of the Apollo moon landings, where Indy accompanies his goddaughter Helena Shaw, played byPhoebe Waller-Bridge, as the two must race against time to obtain the titular dial of destiny while facing former Nazi turned NASA scientist Jürgen Voller, played byMads Mikkelsen.
Given the information provided so far,Dial of Destinycertainly echoes the original franchise and could serve as a proper course correction for fans who may have been disappointed withKingdom of the Crystal Skullin 2008. Whether the latest Indy installmentwill resonatewith fans remains to be seen for now, but with the movie set to be released in a little under three weeks, it won’t be long before fans get to return for one final adventure with their favorite explorer.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destinywhips into theaters on June 30. Check out the official featurette for the upcoming film below.
