Walt Disney press release:
Indiana Jones will return to the big screen on July 19, 2019, for a fifth epic adventure in the blockbuster series. Steven Spielberg, who directed all four previous films, will helm the as-yet-untitled project with star Harrison Ford reprising his iconic role. Franchise veterans Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall will produce.
“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,” said Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. “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.”
Please, please, please let it be good. With Kathleen Kennedy at the helm, my hopes are high.
I hope they bring on Lawrence Kasdan, who co-wrote Raiders of the Lost Ark as well as The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Force Awakens. His is a steady screenwriting hand.