Indiana Jones and the Temple of Rest... Internet pranksters ridicule 73-year-old Harrison Ford's plan to bring back the swashbuckling archaeologist for fifth movie
- Disney have announced plans for a new Indiana Jones movie
- Harrison Ford, 73, will reprise the role he has played four times since 1981
- The studio said the new unnamed movie would be ready by July 2019
- Disney bought rights of the franchise from George Lucas four years ago
Internet pranksters have ridiculed plans announced by Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg to bring back the Indiana Jones character for his fifth installment.
Ford, 73, first appeared as the fedora wearing archaeologist in the 1981 hit 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'.
Disney, who now own the franchise, said they want to make a new film which will be released in July 2019.
![Daniel Wright on Twitter asked whether the film was going to involve Indiana Jones and a zimmer frame](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/15/22/323A908500000578-0-image-m-24_1458080132445.jpg)
Daniel Wright on Twitter asked whether the film was going to involve Indiana Jones and a zimmer frame
![Alun Saunders suggested the film could well involve a mission to escape a retirement home](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/15/22/323A918C00000578-0-image-a-25_1458080180999.jpg)
Alun Saunders suggested the film could well involve a mission to escape a retirement home
![Other people made suggestions relating to some of the difficulties gentlemen face when they grow older](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/15/22/323A928C00000578-0-image-m-27_1458080239198.jpg)
Other people made suggestions relating to some of the difficulties gentlemen face when they grow older
Disney chairman Alan Horn said: 'Indiana Jones is one of the greatest heroes in cinematic history and we can't wait to bring him back to the screen in 2019.'
Ford last appeared as Indy in the movie 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull', starring opposite Shia LaBeouf in 2008.
However, despite Disney's optimism, online commentators have reacted to the announcement with skepticism.
Unsurprisingly, much of the online criticism related to Ford's age.
Today's announcement follows the success of Disney's 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' the third highest-grossing film worldwide of all time, in which Ford reprised his action star role and regained his box office appeal as space smuggler Han Solo who was first seen in 1977.
![One person on the internet suggested Pixar's Up could provide inspiration for the new movie](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/15/22/323AF22900000578-0-image-a-28_1458081159202.jpg)
One person on the internet suggested Pixar's Up could provide inspiration for the new movie
![Another Twitter user suggested 'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the lost AARP'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/16/02/323AF21100000578-3494198-image-a-21_1458095990344.jpg)
Another Twitter user suggested 'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the lost AARP'
![Most of the commentators on Social Media have referred to Harrison Ford's advancing years](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/15/23/323B17F100000578-3494198-image-a-49_1458083493953.jpg)
Most of the commentators on Social Media have referred to Harrison Ford's advancing years
The 'Indiana Jones' franchise, created by filmmaker George Lucas, has grossed nearly $2 billion at the global box office with four films and amassed a global fan base.
The new film is the first 'Indiana Jones' movie that Disney will make after it bought the distribution rights for the franchise from Viacom Inc's Paramount Pictures in 2013.
Disney also acquired Lucas' LucasFilm, the production company behind 'Indiana Jones' and 'Star Wars' films, in 2012.
![Will this be the last Indiana Jones movie? A lot of people are hoping so](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/16/02/323AF22F00000578-3494198-image-a-24_1458096060392.jpg)
Will this be the last Indiana Jones movie? A lot of people are hoping so
![The new movie, which has not yet been named is due to be released in July 2019 if it goes to schedule](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/15/23/323B17F900000578-3494198-image-a-50_1458083579501.jpg)
The new movie, which has not yet been named is due to be released in July 2019 if it goes to schedule
![Harrison Ford recently starred in the latest Star Wars although he is unlikely to feature in the next episode](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/03/15/23/323B17F500000578-3494198-image-a-51_1458083701593.jpg)
Harrison Ford recently starred in the latest Star Wars although he is unlikely to feature in the next episode
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