Lucasfilm has unveiled a fresh trailer for Indiana Jones and the Wheel of Fate, directed by James Mangold and led by Harrison Ford alongside Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The one minute clip, titled Theft, is available on the studio’s official YouTube channel and adds a new layer to the saga surrounding the famous archaeologist.
As Collider notes, the short features a powerful piece of music, Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones, and centers on the legendary Wheel of Fate, a relic linked to Archimedes in ancient myths. The wheel is presented as the film’s central treasure, promising a blend of mystery and action that fans have come to expect from Indiana Jones adventures.
The narrative of Indiana Jones and the Wheel of Fate unfolds in 1969, during the tense period of the Cold War and the space race. The story places the seasoned archaeologist and his goddaughter Helena in a tense encounter with former Nazis who have been recruited by a US government program tied to NASA, injecting political intrigue and high-stakes espionage into the franchise’s familiar treasure-hunting formula.
The cast for the film includes Mads Mikkelsen, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, and Toby Jones, joining Ford and Waller-Bridge in a ensemble that broadens the franchise’s scope while maintaining the core dynamic between Jones and Helena.
The world premiere occurred at a major European film festival, where audiences were treated to a global spotlight on the block’s newest installment. Critics later weighed in on the project, with Rotten Tomatoes presenting a mixed reception based on aggregated reviews from multiple outlets. The fifth Indiana Jones feature is anticipated to arrive in cinemas, continuing a legacy that combines adventure, history, and spectacle.
Industry insiders have publicly affirmed that Harrison Ford will not be replaced in future Indiana Jones projects, underscoring a commitment to continuity within the franchise’s artistic vision and fan expectations. This assurance gives fans confidence that the character’s iconic portrayal will remain a constant in upcoming chapters of the series, even as the creative team explores new storytelling directions.