In hindsight, the release of a new Indiana Jones film after 15 years away from the big screen should be more welcomed, impactful, and highly regarded. In a cruel twist of fate, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny swung to an underwhelming opening weekend at the box office, grossing a minimal $60 million domestically. Worst of all, many box office predictors foresaw this outcome weeks in advance.
The filming of Dial of Destiny, then untitled, was not the smoothest operation. As with most films at the time, production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Harrison Ford, who was in his late 70s during filming, suffered a shoulder injury rehearsing a fight scene.
Premiering 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' at the Cannes Film Festival Was Misguided In a seemingly puzzling decision, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. The prestigious global film body, which screens movies out of competition for awards, has had its fair share of populous appearances throughout the years, including Top Gun: Maverick last year.
What Does 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's Poor Box Office Performance Say About Hollywood? Similar to DC's perceived financial assurance of Michael Keaton's return as Batman, Disney miscalculated the strength of the Indiana Jones brand and the character's viability with a younger audience.
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