What was Indiana Jones 5’s budget? According to the recent filings released by Disney, the studio actually spent $419 million for the production of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, making it one of the most expensive movies ever made. Before this, it was initially reported that the movie cost around $300 million. During its theatrical run, the final Indiana Jones movie earned a worldwide gross of $384 million. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was directed by Academy Award nominee James Mangold (Logan), who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jez and John-Henry Butterworth.