Delayed a year?

I can't figure out why they pushed nearly a year (from July 29, 2022 to June 30, 2023). They've been filming for months, are surely close to the end of production, and would have just about the average amount of post-production for a summer blockbuster, if releasing in late July of next year. The only thing I can think of is that there's just a ton of CGI or de-aging effects, like way more than normal. But even that doesn't quite track. Otherwise, this is a real head scratcher.

Any impact to the score? I know I read that John Williams is doing it, but given his age I hate to think that time might catch up to him before he completes it.

Maybe? That said, they could have the entire movie cut and do the score long before all the effects are ready. In other words, they could still record the score this spring, as likely was originally planned. But who knows...

TCTTS said:

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I can't figure out why they pushed nearly a year (from July 29, 2022 to June 30, 2023). They've been filming for months, are surely close to the end of production, and would have just about the average amount of post-production for a summer blockbuster, if releasing in late July of next year. The only thing I can think of is that there's just a ton of CGI or de-aging effects, like way more than normal. But even that doesn't quite track. Otherwise, this is a real head scratcher.

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Any chance they're doing this proactively due to the Covid hangover that might still be lingering next summer?

I don't think so. We've had three movies, three weeks in a row, open to $50M+ each, with a possible fourth in a row this coming weekend. One of those - Venom - opened to $90M. That's pretty crazy. While it could always be better, box office/theater-going is essentially back, and will hopefully only continue to get stronger. Not to mention, Disney itself is releasing Eternals in three weeks, which is tracking through the roof. So I'm almost positive this has nothing to do with Covid, and everything to do with the production/post-production schedule. Maybe they see the Indiana Jones franchise as a summer-only event, and when it started looking like they might not make next July, they decided to basically push an entire year instead of releasing it in, say, the fall.

TCTTS said:

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I don't think so. We've had three movies, three weeks in a row, open to $50M+ each, with a possible fourth in a row this coming weekend. One of those - Venom - opened to $90M. That's pretty crazy. While it could always be better, box office/theater-going is essentially back, and will hopefully only continue to get stronger. Not to mention, Disney itself is releasing Eternals in three weeks, which is tracking through the roof. So I'm almost positive this has nothing to do with Covid, and everything to do with the production/post-production schedule. Maybe they see the Indiana Jones franchise as a summer-only event, and when it started looking like they might not make next July, they decided to basically push an entire year instead of releasing it in, say, the fall.

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That's good. I've honestly been tuning out most news for the past few months so I didn't realize how "back" the theater business was. I just remember seeing several weeks ago that Top Gun was pushed back again and figured we were still in push back mode.

This thing started filming in early June 2021. That's a nine month production, which is pretty crazy. Sucks that we still have another 16 months 'til it hits theaters...

cannot wait to see @mang0ld's take on #IndianaJones. He's the reason why I'm so excited for the sequel.

'Indiana Jones 5': Filming Has Wrapped on the Long-Awaited Sequel https://t.co/OraDAUKiwP

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) February 27, 2022

30-June-2023 is the release date?

Whenever, I will be there. Probably even take the day off to see it first showing.

Friend of mine was at a Top Gun premiere event in Hollywood a couple nights ago, and ended up having drinks afterward with someone he knows who works closely with Lucasfilm (who was also at the Top Gun thing). Told us the Lucasfilm guy had recently seen 20 minutes of Indy 5 and was RAVING about it. Like, wouldn't shut up. Said this guy isn't the type to blow smoke up his ass either.

All I know is that I'm now super curious, and pretty damn pumped.

… And it’s beautiful

— Doug Adams (@DougAdamsMusic) September 3, 2022

I was supposed to be there tonight with my buddy but i had to cancel. He still went. He sent videos and gave me mad FOMO.

Oh damn, that sucks.

🚨 NEWS: Three new costumes (including Indy & Helena’s) and Indy 5 concept art are on display at @DisneyD23!

More info is expected at Lucasfilm’s panel tomorrow morning 👀 #IndianaJones🤠 (📸 @SiteBastidores4) pic.twitter.com/I3DAv9pfDq

— Indiana Jones 5 News (@indy5news) September 9, 2022

- Boyd Holbrook

- Thomas Kretschmann

- James Mangold (Director)

- John Williams (Music) pic.twitter.com/ko0DvTdJ0J

— Indiana Jones 5 News (@indy5news) June 6, 2021

Sounds like we could very well be getting some Indy 5 news at D23 tomorrow. MAYBE the first teaser trailer, but hopefully at least a title announcement. Between 12 and 2pm CT tomorrow, during the Lucasfilm/Marvel/20th Century Studios panel. The fact that the movie has a presence on the floor, with the costumes above, indicates at least an official kick-off announcement of some sort.

Boyd Holbrook is blowing up. He was great in Vengeance, and he's about the only good thing about The Sandman

Yeah, he's great. I still need to see Vengeance, but I love him in Logan and basically anything else he's been in. Word is he's playing some kind of bad guy here.

Pretty sure we’re getting the title of #IndianaJones5 tomorrow. Also a LOT of other cool news…. pic.twitter.com/3DnRRGNBbw

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) September 9, 2022

Indiana Jones and the Quest to Avoid the Nursing Home?

Yeah, I was making similar jokes about the title of the 4th more than 10 years ago.

Cinco Ranch Aggie said:

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Indiana Jones and the Quest to Avoid the Nursing Home?

Yeah, I was making similar jokes about the title of the 4th more than 10 years ago.

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First 20 minutes is Indy getting out bed and getting his compression stockings on.

Here we go.

Director James Mangold is here. #D23Expo #IndianaJones pic.twitter.com/koTtEgtC3f

— Clayton Sandell (@Clayton_Sandell) September 10, 2022

Does that mean what I think it means

— Scott Wampler™ (@ScottWamplerBMD) September 10, 2022

Exclusive Preview for #IndianaJones looks AWESOME!!! Now that is an Indiana Jones trailer! Indy on a horse in NY! Tone is there! Chills!!

— Kristian Harloff (@KristianHarloff) September 10, 2022

First look at ‘INDIANA JONES 5’ being shown exclusively to #D23Expo attendees. pic.twitter.com/XVFel0Oto8

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 10, 2022