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Lucas and Spielberg had intended to make a trilogy of Indiana Jones films since Lucas had first pitched Raiders of the Lost Ark to Spielberg in 1977.

After the mixed critical and public reaction to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Spielberg decided to complete the trilogy to fulfill his promise to Lucas and " to apologize for the second one ".

The pair had the intention of revitalizing the series by evoking the spirit and tone of Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Throughout development and pre-production of The Last Crusade, Spielberg admitted he was " consciously regressing " in making the film.

Due to his commitment to The Last Crusade, the director had to drop out of directing Big and Rain Man.