TMDb/Indiana Jones and the Dia Celebrity Why did Indiana Jones 5 and Terminator: Dark Fate fail? James Cameron and industry analysts point to a risky reliance on aging action stars to attract new au... April 21, 2026 AceShowbiz - When Indiana Jones 5 bombed at the box office, many industry watchers pointed to its lead, Harrison Ford, reprising his iconic role at the age of 80. This choice echoed a similar situation with James Cameron's Terminator: Dark Fate, which also struggled financially despite Cameron's attempt to reboot his franchise by returning to its roots.