Description of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's location on the timeline

1981s raiders of the lost ark It's a standalone story created as a modern version of the classic 1930s action movies that George Lucas and Steven Spielberg grew up watching together. but raiders of the lost ark Came out after 4 years star wars It changed the landscape of blockbuster movies in just one year. The Empire Strikes Back. It was the dawn of the blockbuster franchise, indiana jones I quickly seized the opportunity.

raiders It soon received a second installment and even a few video game adaptations. It hasn't been long indiana jones It has become a full-fledged entertainment franchise that includes various films, TV shows, novels, comics, and video games. But it's been a long time since the series' golden age, and newcomers may not know exactly what's going on. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Whether it fits into the broader franchise timeline, what key events in Indy's life influence the new adventure game, and more.

Where Indiana Jones and the Great Circle fit in the series timeline

1912 – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade flashback sequence

Third film released chronologically, 1989 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Includes an opening prologue that takes fans back to 1912. In this flashback, we see 13-year-old Indiana Jones (played by River Phoenix) confronting a group of grave robbers for the first time. This flashback reveals the origins of our hero's penchant for whips and his fear of snakes, and even provides an in-universe explanation for Harrison Ford's real-life chin scar.

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
The early 1990s TV show details the young hero's adventures from 1912 to 1920, but it's unclear whether the show is still considered canon.

1935 – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Second released in Real Chronicles in 1984 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom It's actually a prequel raiders of the lost arkIt happened about a year ago. Temple of Doom We see 36-year-old Indy reluctantly heading to India with teammate Willie Scott and trusty sidekick Short Round. The three stumble upon and foil a sinister plan to use the mystical Sankara Stone for evil.

1936 – Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

The movie that started it all, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Released in 1981, it sees 37-year-old Indy searching for the eponymous artifact. Along the way, Indy teams up with Marion Ravenwood, the daughter of Indy's old mentor, Abner Ravenwood. When Marion was about 16 and Indy was about 27, the two had a brief romance. Indy suddenly left the Ravenwoods and ceased all contact with them.

After a heated reunion, Marion finally expresses her anger at Indy for leaving, and the two set out to find the Ark of the Covenant, eventually rekindling their relationship. at the end raiders of the lost arkIndy and Marion walk off into the sunset, presumably to continue their lives together.

1937 – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Set for approximately 1 year after termination raiders of the lost ark, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle It begins with an immersive recap of the first film, allowing players to take control of Indy during the iconic Golden Idol Temple opening sequence. As the players flee the infamous rock, they hear voices tearing right out of the rock. raiders of the lost arkIncluding Marion.

Indy wakes up in his office at Marshall College. It is quickly revealed that Indy is no longer with Marion, having abandoned her a week before their wedding to search for an ancient cat mummy in Siwa. When Indy returned from Siwa, Marion was gone.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle It also takes place just a year before the big event. last crusadeIt's the story of Indy and his estranged father, who meet again on their way to find the Holy Grail. This means: great circleThe story is from 20 years ago. Kingdom of the Crystal SkullAnd 32 years ago dial of fate.