Ford and Spielberg Had Doubts About Aliens in 'Crystal Skull

WHO:

Variety - Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Kathleen Kennedy

WHAT:

Variety - Spielberg and Ford were "not 100% on board" with "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."

Variety - Spielberg and Ford fought George Lucas over the decision to include aliens in the film.

WHY:

Variety - Spielberg and Ford were "struggling with the movie" because they did not want to create a "Raiders" movie that involved aliens.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 23:39 UTC)

In a recent revelation, Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford expressed their reservations about "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," admitting they were "not 100% on board" with the project. The two icons reportedly clashed with George Lucas over the controversial decision to include aliens in the storyline, as they were concerned about straying too far from the classic "Raiders" feel. Spielberg and Ford were struggling with the movie, wanting to maintain the essence of the franchise without introducing extraterrestrial elements.