Attendees at the gala premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” in Los Angeles Wednesday received something more than just the new film. Alongside the usual cast and creatives introducing the movie, they were also treated to a surprise 15-minute orchestral performance of the iconic “Indiana Jones” theme music, conducted by John Williams himself.
You can see a clip from that performance below:
A timeless theme.
— Disney (@Disney) June 15, 2023An unforgettable performance by the legendary John Williams at the U.S. Premiere of #IndianaJones and the Dial of Destiny. pic.twitter.com/fNjcejQSMl
Williams was introduced by Steven Spielberg, who spoke after director James Mangold had introduced a number of cast members, including Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, John Rhys-Davies and Toby Jones.