Indiana Jones Franchise through The Last Crusade (1980-1989)

1. Lucas revives serial-style adventure concept

   Jan 1, 1977Labels: George Lucas, Serial Adventure

   • Raiders Wiki

2. Story conferences outline Raiders’ key set pieces

   Jan 1, 1978Labels: Lawrence Kasdan, Story Conferences

   • Raiders Wiki

3. Principal photography begins for Raiders

   Jun 23, 1980Labels: Principal Photography, Location Shooting

   • Raiders Wiki

4. Raiders of the Lost Ark released in U.S.

   Jun 12, 1981Labels: Raiders of, Box Office

   • Raiders Wiki
   • IndyExp dates

5. Raiders wins multiple Academy Awards

   Mar 29, 1982Labels: Academy Awards, Technical Oscars

   • Raiders awards
   • UPI archive

6. Filming begins for Temple of Doom

   Apr 18, 1983Labels: Temple of, Elstree Studios

   • Temple Wiki

7. Temple of Doom released in U.S.

   May 23, 1984Labels: Temple of, Sequel Release

   • Temple Wiki
   • IndyExp dates

8. PG-13 rating introduced after 1984 debates

   Jul 1, 1984Labels: MPAA, PG-13 Rating

   • History com
   • MPA ratings

9. Temple of Doom wins Best Visual Effects Oscar

   Mar 25, 1985Labels: Temple of, Visual Effects

   • Temple accolades

10. Last Crusade filming begins in Spain

    May 16, 1988Labels: Last Crusade, Spain Production

    • Crusade Wiki

11. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade released

    May 24, 1989Labels: Last Crusade, Release

    • Crusade Wiki

12. Last Crusade wins Oscar for sound effects editing

    Mar 26, 1990Labels: Last Crusade, Sound Effects

    • Crusade accolades