Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Timeline ( Real )

film_release
June 12, 1981

Release of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'

The first Indiana Jones film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, was released, introducing audiences to the iconic archaeologist.

film_production
June 1988

Production Begins for 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'

Filming of the third Indiana Jones film, The Last Crusade, began, marking the start of capturing the adventure.

film_premiere
May 24, 1989

Premiere of 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'

The official premiere of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade took place, showcasing the film to audiences for the first time.

film_release
June 23, 1989

General Theatrical Release of 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'

The film was released widely in theaters around the world, attracting large audiences and critical acclaim.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Timeline ( Fictional )

origin_event
1912

Young Indiana Jones finds the Cross of Coronado

In 1912, young Indiana Jones retrieves the Cross of Coronado from a sand temple in Utah and gets a scar on his chin.

background_event
early 1938

Henry Jones Sr. disappears on a quest for the Holy Grail

Henry Jones Sr., Indiana's father, has been missing for several years while searching for the Holy Grail.

meeting
1938

Indiana Jones meets Elsa Schneider in Venice

Indiana Jones meets Elsa Schneider while searching for his father and the Grail diary in Venice.

discovery
1938

Indiana Jones finds the Grail diary and the tank in the castle

Indiana locates the Grail diary hidden in the castle and discovers a German tank beneath.

rescue
1938

Henry Jones Sr. is rescued from the castle by Indiana Jones

Indiana discovers his father imprisoned by Nazis in the castle dungeon and rescues him.

escape
1938

The trio escapes from the castle on the tank

Indiana, Henry Sr., and Marcus escape the castle using the German tank that was hidden there.

journey
1938

The group travels to the Canyon of the Crescent Moon in the Middle East

Indiana, his father, and Marcus journey to the Canyon of the Crescent Moon following clues to find the Holy Grail.

challenge
1938

Trials at the Temple to reach the Holy Grail

Indiana faces three deadly trials—breathing under the trapdoor, crossing the bridge of truth, and facing the leap of faith—to find the Holy Grail chamber.

climax
1938

Indiana chooses the correct Holy Grail

Indiana selects the humble grail among many chalices, saving his father and defeating the Nazis.

resolution
1938

The Grail Temple collapses and Nazis are defeated

The temple collapses after the Grail is chosen, and the Nazi leader Donovan meets his demise.