Unpacking the Action: Raiders of the Lost Ark

Get ready to go behind the scenes and discover how Steven Spielberg and his team created one of the most iconic sequences in film history: The golden idol scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Behind-the-scenes peeks are the perfect way to understand everything that goes into making movie magic. Let’s take a detailed look at the iconic opening sequence of Raiders of the Lost Ark, from previsualization to post-production. For reference, watch the scene one more time. The video below picks up just after the opening credits, as Indy and Satipo enter the temple and find themselves in the chamber of the golden idol.