THEN AND NOW: The 'Indiana Jones' cast 42 years after 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'

Harrison Ford leads the charge as the titular archaeologist with a penchant for tomb-raiding, saving ancient relics, meeting aliens, and punching Nazis in the face.

He first appeared in 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark," before reprising the role in 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."

He'll don the fedora, leather jacket, and bullwhip for a final time in James Mangold's "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," which arrives in theaters on June 30, 2023.

Ford's schedule has only gotten busier in recent years, starring in a number of blockbusters like "Ender's Game," "Cowboys & Aliens," and "Blade Runner 2049."

Of course, he also reprised his "Star Wars" role as Han Solo in Disney's sequel trilogy.

He's even collected a few more TV roles under his belt, joining the "Yellowstone" prequel "1923" as Jacob Dutton opposite Helen Mirren's Cara Dutton. He also played therapist Dr. Paul Rhoades in Apple TV+'s "Shrinking."

Karen Allen was 28 years old when she first played Marion Ravenwood in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" as Indy's former girlfriend. However, audiences found their relationship controversial because Marion was a teenager when they were together before the events of the movie.

She was vital in Indy's fight against the Nazis as she had a piece of the Staff of Ra, which helped the adventurer track the Ark down.

Allen reprised her role as Marion in 2008's "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," and more recently starred in movies like "Colewell," and "Things Heard & Seen." She's also had roles in TV shows like "Blue Bloods," and "50 States of Fright."

In a 2015 profile for the New York Times, the star said that she makes and sells her own knitted clothing using a Japanese knitting machine.

During Indy's race to find the Ark, he visits an old friend in Cairo to help him: Sallah. Together they figure out where the Staff of Ra is buried — a key item that eventually helps them figure out how to find the Ark. Sallah also returned in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" to assist Indy and his father, Dr. Henry Jones (Sean Connery), in finding the Holy Grail.

Rhys-Davies' career continued to flourish after "Indiana Jones," and he's now best known for playing the warrior dwarf Gimli in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. He later starred in "The Princess Diaries 2" and 2018's "Aquaman." Rhys-Davies is also set to reprise his role as Sallah in 2023's "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."

British actor Paul Freeman played another archaeologist in "Raiders," Dr. René Belloq. However, he didn't have the same moral compass as Indy, since he was working for the Nazis in their quest to find the Ark. He's eviscerated by the spirits along with the Nazis when they open the Ark, and he (predictably) doesn't appear in the franchise again.

Freeman has been acting on screen since 1967, and has racked up a number of appearances in many British TV dramas, including "Monarch of the Glen," "Midsomer Murders," and "Strike Back." Fans of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's "Hot Fuzz" will also recognize him as Reverend Shooter in the action-comedy.

British star Ronald Lacey played the menacing Gestapo agent Arnold Toht, who tried to track down the Ark for the Nazis. The villain ultimately dies when the Ark is opened, and his face melts off in what is one of the most iconic deaths in cinema history.

Lacey's performance in "Raiders" proved to casting agents that he could play antagonists pretty well, and he was cast as various villains in the likes of "Red Sonja," "Firefox," and "Sahara." His final role was as Bauer in "The Strauss Dynasty" biographical series in 1991 before he passed away due to liver cancer.

Although "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" was the second film with Harrison Ford's adventurer to arrive on the big screen, it's actually a prequel to "Raiders." Which is why Karen Allen didn't return to play Marion Ravenwood. Instead, Kate Capshaw plays Indy's love interest: Willie Scott. She's a nightclub singer and isn't quite as capable during the adventure, which involves a Himalayan death cult.

"Temple of Doom" was Capshaw's second role on the big screen after 1982's "A Little Sex." She would later go on to star in "The Quick and the Dead" with Sam Elliot, Ridley Scott's "Black Rain," and Sean Connery's "Just Cause."

She met her future husband, Steven Spielberg, on "Temple of Doom" and they got married in 1991. Capshaw retired from acting in 2001 and now focuses on painting and portraiture.

Ke Huy Quan's acting career started with "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" when he attended a casting call with his brother. The 11-year-old played Indy's sidekick, Short Round, who helps him escape a sticky situation in Shanghai, before getting lost during their escape — landing in the Himalayas.

Quan has been very open about the fact that although he found success with "Temple of Doom" and "The Goonies," his acting career stalled as an adult. Thankfully, his performance as Waymond Wang in "Everything Everywhere All At Once" was met with overwhelming praise and he won best supporting actor at the Oscars in 2023.

The Thuggee death cult in "Temple of Doom" is led by the terrifying priest Mola Ram, played by Amrish Puri. He's obsessed with finding five legendary Sankara stones that would let him conquer the world in the name of Kali, the Goddess of Death. These stones are the reason why he kidnaps children from the surrounding villages so he can force them to mine for the stones.

Amrish Puri is best known for playing a number of villains in Hindi and international cinema, including the supervillain Mogambo in 1987's "Mr. India" and Thakur Durjan Singh in "Karan Arjun" in 1995." He died in 2005 due to Myelodysplastic syndrome, a blood cancer that affected his brain.

Beloved young star River Phoenix gave audiences a glimpse of Indiana's adventures as a teenager in the opening sequence to "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," in which he runs away from a gang of robbers in Utah. The chase scene even reveals where Indy's snake phobia comes from as he falls into a vat full of them.

Phoenix is best known for his roles in movies like "Stand By Me," "Running on Empty," "Little Nikita," and "My Own Private Idaho." Phoenix sadly passed away in 1993 after overdosing on cocaine and heroin on a night out at The Viper Room nightclub.

"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" puts the archaeologist on a mission to save his father, Dr. Henry Jones Sr., played by none other than Sean Connery. Henry's disappearance is the driving force behind the adventure, as Indy follows his father's quest to beat the Nazis to the Holy Grail.

Connery also gets the chance to reveal the true meaning behind Indy's nickname — it was the name of his dog. Brilliant.

Connery sadly passed away in his sleep back in 2020, aged 90, due to pneumonia. He left behind an incredible cinematic legacy, having acted since 1954.

He'll always be known for playing James Bond in six movies — leaving 007 behind after "Diamonds Are Forever."

He also led movies like "Highlander," "The Hunt For Red October," and "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen."

Irish star Alison Doody played double agent Elsa Schneider in the film, who Indy falls for, before ultimately realizing she's working for the Nazis.

She most recently starred in S. S. Rajamouli's "RRR" as Lady Catherine Buxton, and the film was a huge hit, raking in $161 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo.)

Julian Glover played businessman Walter Donovan, the man who sent the adventurers on their quest for the Holy Grail in the first place, while also working with the Nazis. He played both sides because of his greed and desperation for immortality.

Aside from "Indiana Jones," Glover is well known for playing General Maximilian Veers in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back." But more recently, the 88-year-old played Grand Maester Pycelle in "Game of Thrones," and the conductor Andris Davis in Todd Field's "Tár."

"Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" isn't the most loved entry in the franchise for all of its weirdness, including its introduction of Indy's son, Mutt Williams (Shia LeBeouf). Marion Ravenwood is his mother, and they both come along for the adventure to South America where they face off with the Russians — who are hunting for the mythical Crystal Skull.

The 36-year-old star has been met with heavy criticism from fans over the last few years after his ex-girlfriend, FKA Twigs, alleged that LaBeouf was abusive towards her in a 2020 lawsuit. The actor was also recently attached to "Don't Worry Darling" before dropping out due to scheduling issues. Later reports claimed he was fired, while LaBeouf himself said he quit because he didn't have enough time to prepare for the role.

Instead of going up against the Nazis, Indy fights the Russians in "Crystal Skull," with Cate Blanchett leading the charge as Irina Spalko. All she wants is to beat the Americans to the city of Akator and uncover a wealth of knowledge. Ultimately, she succeeds — and is given all the knowledge in the universe by an alien. Obviously, her brain can't handle it and it kills her.

Cate Blanchett won the Academy Award for best supporting actress in 2004 for playing Katharine Hepburn in "The Aviator," and later won best actress in 2013 for "Blue Jasmine." She most recently starred in "Nightmare Alley," "Tár," and "The School for Good and Evil."