Part 5/10:

Comparing Past Franchises and Current Challenges

Historically, the Indiana Jones franchise has been a dependable box office draw, with Kingdom of the Crystal Skull earning nearly 152 million dollars over its five-day Memorial Day opening in 2008. Yet, Dial of Destiny faces distinct hurdles today: increased competition, changing audience tastes, and a perception that many viewers are simply not interested in an aging Harrison Ford reprising his iconic role.