Indiana Jones 5: Unearth the Unbelievable Box Office Triumph as Dial of Destiny Leads VOD Charts

Summary

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny achieved first place on VOD charts, topping iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu.

Indiana Jones 5 could potentially redeem itself and gain traction through streaming, despite its high budget and mixed reviews leading to its box office failure.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has achieved an impressive milestone in VOD streaming despite facing challenges at the box office. The final installment of the Indiana Jones series, directed by James Mangold, features Harrison Ford returning as the adventurous archaeologist. Set in 1969, Dial of Destiny follows Indiana and his goddaughter as they search for an artifact that could potentially alter the outcome of World War II.

According to IndieWire, out of four films that offered premium video-on-demand options during the week of August 28, 2023, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny claimed the top spot on three VOD charts: iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu. The other films that released premium VOD options included Paramount's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Universal's The Last Voyage of the Demeter, and Disney's The Boogeyman. Notably, only Indiana Jones 5 appeared in the top ten on Google Play. Across all platforms, Indiana Jones 5 can be downloaded for $19.99.

Why Indiana Jones 5 Flopped At The Box Office Explained

Indiana's first appearance on the big screen occurred in Steven Spielberg's 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark. While the original movie raked in over $350 million globally, the latest installment of Indiana Jones has not experienced the same level of success. A report indicates that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny caused Disney to suffer a $100 million loss at the box office. Several factors contributed to this failure, including the movie's expensive $295 million budget, making it challenging to turn a profit, and initial mixed reviews that deterred casual moviegoers.

The success of the film "Barbenheimer" likely posed another obstacle for Indiana Jones. Since its release, the billion-dollar movie Barbie has shattered numerous records, such as Greta Gerwig's film becoming the highest-grossing opening weekend for a movie directed solely by a woman. On the contrary, Oppenheimer has already earned an impressive $852 million worldwide, securing its position as the third-highest-grossing movie of the year. Therefore, stiff competition during the summer movie season played a significant role in the outcome of Indiana Jones 5 at the box office, as other films like Mission Impossible 7 faced similar challenges.

Despite facing challenges at the box office, recent VOD data indicates that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has the potential to gain momentum through streaming. Additionally, the movie's eventual availability on Disney+ (once the fifth installment is released) could further increase its visibility. Overall, achieving the top position on three different platforms is a noteworthy achievement for the film, and a step towards redemption.