Harrison Ford is not ready to put away his famous fedora. The Oscar nominee, 84, is returning to the world of Indiana Jones through a forthcoming attraction at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, as reported by Page Six.
Ford is set to reprise his role in “Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent.” This time, his performance will be captured through an Indiana Jones animatronic modeled after the actor himself.
The announcement arrived through a pre-recorded message played during the D23 fan event. Ford directly addressed the fans who have followed the character through decades of dangerous discoveries and globe-spanning adventures.
“Hello, D23. Thanks for coming along on all of Indy’s adventures,” Ford said in the message.
“Soon it’ll be time for his next ride, and I’m pleased to share that, for the first time ever, I’m the actual model of the Indiana Jones animatronic — fear of snakes included.”
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Ford also offered fans a brief tease of what is ahead. “I’m excited for you to see his next epic adventure, and I’m coming to Walt Disney World soon,” he said.
Disney Parks shared the announcement on Instagram, where fans quickly filled the comments with emotional reactions. Many celebrated the decision to preserve Ford’s likeness as the beloved archaeology professor.
“Having Harrison Ford living forever through this attraction was the best decision ,” one fan gushed. Another wrote, “This makes me tear up knowing his legacy will forever be enshrined .”
Other admirers insisted that Ford remains inseparable from the character he has played for more than 40 years. “Harrison, you’re the only Indiana Jones! Nobody but you can play our beloved archeologist,” one fan stated.
Another commenter echoed that devotion to Ford’s version of the character. “Harrison better have in his contract that only he can play the character of Indiana Jones.”
To date, Ford has appeared as Indiana Jones across five films. The character is a globetrotting archaeology professor whose searches for priceless artifacts repeatedly lead him directly into trouble.
Ford first took on the role in Steven Spielberg’s 1981 hit “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” The actor and filmmaker later teamed up for 1984’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” 1989’s “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” and 2008’s “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.”
In 2023, Ford returned for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” which was directed by James Mangold. Although the franchise has earned more than $2.3 billion at the worldwide box office, according to The Numbers, the latest film was a disastrous flop for Disney.
Ford’s decision to step back into the role may not surprise fans who have recently seen him looking fit. Just last month, he was photographed showing off his ripped physique while biking in Los Angeles.
The “Shrinking” star also received the Life Achievement Award at the 2026 SAG Awards in March.
The honor commemorated his legendary seven-decade career in show business, and Ford said he was both “incredibly grateful” and “quite humbled” to accept it.
Ford, who is also best known for playing Han Solo in the “Star Wars” franchise, found room for humor during his emotional acceptance speech.
He joked that “it’s a little weird to be getting a lifetime achievement award at the halfway point of my career.”
The actor then made it clear that he has no intention of stopping. “It’s a little early, isn’t it? I’m still a working actor,” Ford added.
Ford also reflected on the long road that preceded his success. The usually stoic star said he “was not an overnight success” and “struggled for about 15 years” before he finally “got a part in a wildly successful film.”
Calling acting “one of the greatest joys of [his] life,” Ford thanked his longtime wife, Calista Flockhart, and his family. He credited them with having “given [him] love and courage through all of it.”
