Is Karen Allen in Indiana Jones 5?

The buzz is growing over the highly anticipated fifth installment of the Indiana Jones franchise. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny sees Harrison Ford returning to his iconic role as the legendary archaeologist Indiana Jones!

This time, Steven Spielberg steps away from the camera, and Logan director James Mangold has large shoes to fill. However, do not fear John Williams fans – having scored every installment of the franchise, he’s back composing the film’s score, making fans’ hair stand up for over thirty years.

The all-star cast includes Antonio Banderas, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, John Rhys-Davies, Boyd Holbrook, Toby Jones, and Mads Mikkelsen. However, many of us wonder if Karen Allen will be returning to the franchise. We will answer the question for you below!

What is Indiana Jones 5 about?

The official synopsis of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is still unknown at this time. However, according to the entertainment website MovieWeb:

"“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” will drop audiences in 1969 and finds American archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones living against the backdrop of the Space Race. Jones is uneasy over the fact that the U.S. government has recruited former Nazis to help beat the Soviet Union in the competition to make it to space. His goddaughter, Helena Shaw, accompanies him on his journey. Meanwhile, Jürgen Voller, a NASA member and ex-Nazi involved with the moon-landing program, wishes to make the world into a better place as he sees fit.”"

Who is Karen Allen?

Karen Allen is an American actor who made her film debut in the 1978 John Landis comedy Animal House and is perhaps best known for her role in Raiders of the Lost Ark. She has also starred in such notable films as Starman, The Sandlot, Scrooged, Malcolm X, and The Glass Menagerie.

Who does Karen Allen play in the Indiana Jones franchise?

Karen Allen plays Marion Ravenwood in two of the four films. Her character debuted as the love interest in Raiders of the Lost Ark, and we last saw her character in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. In that film, Indiana and Marion rekindle their romance after leaving her a week before their wedding and never knowing he had a son. This is the rumored final Indiana Jones film, so fans hope Marion returns.

Is Karen Allen in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny?

Karen Allen has not been confirmed to be in the final installment of the Indiana Jones franchise. The studio has been very secretive about the cast, keeping the film’s anticipated surprises under wraps. The only character confirmed to be returning from the original franchise is John Rhys-Davies, who reprises the role of Sallah, who you can see in the trailer HERE.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny opens only theaters on June 30.