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John Rhys‑Davies, who returned as Sallah for Indiana Jones 5 – Dial of Destiny, told Off/Frame that he was “very disappointed” with the film. He argued that a true nostalgia entry should have leaned on legacy characters rather than introducing a slew of newcomers, which he says erodes the nostalgic appeal. Rhys‑Davies also complained that his Sallah scenes were drastically reduced after he signed his contract, leaving him with only a handful of moments on screen. He criticized the brief treatment of Antonio Banderas’s character Renaldo, who is killed shortly after appearing, calling it a “terrible thing to do” to a celebrated actor. Dial of Destiny earned under $400 million, the lowest box‑office total in the series, and holds a 71 % Rotten Tomatoes rating, reflecting mixed reviews. Former Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy defended the decision to make the sequel, noting Harrison Ford’s desire for another adventure, but said there are no current plans for further Indy films.