<P> Dr. Henry Walton `` Indiana '' Jones , Jr. is the title character and protagonist of the Indiana Jones franchise . George Lucas created the character in homage to the action heroes of 1930s film serials . The character first appeared in the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark , to be followed by Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in 1984 , Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989 , The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles from 1992 to 1996 , and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in 2008 . The character is also featured in novels , comics , video games , and other media . Jones is also featured in several Disney theme parks , including the Indiana Jones Adventure , Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril , and Epic Stunt Spectacular ! attractions . </P>
<P> Dr. Henry Walton `` Indiana '' Jones , Jr. is the title character and protagonist of the Indiana Jones franchise . George Lucas created the character in homage to the action heroes of 1930s film serials . The character first appeared in the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark , to be followed by Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in 1984 , Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989 , The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles from 1992 to 1996 , and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull in 2008 . The character is also featured in novels , comics , video games , and other media . Jones is also featured in several Disney theme parks , including the Indiana Jones Adventure , Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril , and Epic Stunt Spectacular ! attractions . </P>
when did the first indiana jones movie come out
when did the first indiana jones movie come out
1981
1981