Indiana Jones 5 Losing Spielberg & Lucas Could Be Good For The Franchise
Indiana Jones 5 is set to be the first installment of the franchise without the involvement of George Lucas, nor direction by Steven Spielberg. Scheduled to release in 2023, it will be the first Indiana Jones story since 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Spielberg and Lucas stepping down could indicate a new direction for the archaeologist-adventurer, and while this initially seems like a setback, it might be exactly what the franchise needs.
Spielberg and Lucas built the franchise together, with Spielberg directing all the films to date, and Lucas writing the initial story then maintaining an executive producer role. Despite being previously set to direct Indiana Jones 5, Spielberg decided to step down, with James Mangold (director of Logan and Ford v Ferrari) replacing him. Spielberg will still be influential in the film, assuming a producer role. Lucas, however, will not be involved in the development of the new film.
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While these adjustments may not be appreciated by some fans of the franchise, delays in the production of both Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and the upcoming film, perhaps suggest that change was necessary. Moreover, the 2008 film was met with some critical praise but is largely disliked by fans. Negative responses to the film, even as a long-awaited sequel, indicated that nostalgia is not enough to keep the franchise interesting, and fresh perspectives might be necessary to invigorate the storyline.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has a convoluted plot that does not truly warrant the unraveling of the perfect close to Indy’s tale that featured in Indiana Jones and
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