Indiana Jones (Franchise)

The Indiana Jones franchise follows the adventures of archaeologist Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones, played by Harrison Ford, across five films and a television series. Created by George Lucas, the series began with *Raiders of the Lost Ark* in 1981 and continued with four sequels, with the first four films directed by Steven Spielberg and the fifth by James Mangold. The franchise later expanded with *The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles*, which explored the character’s early years. Beyond film and television, Indiana Jones has also inspired comics, novels, and numerous video games.