Disney has confirmed that they have plans to make a new Indiana Jones film.

The company's CEO and Chairman Bob Iger has stated that a new sequel starring the famous archaeologist is on its way in the wake of the huge success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Speaking to Bloomberg about Disney's acquisitions, such as Lucasfilm, Iger said: "With George Lucas's Star Wars - and Indiana Jones, by the way, which will be coming - we have more great stories."

The last film in the hugely successful franchise, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, was released back in 2008.

Steven Spielberg, who directed the original films, recently said that he had "fervent hope" that the fifth instalment of Indiana Jones would happen.

Despite continued rumours that Chris Pratt could be taking on the iconic role, producer Frank Marshall previously insisted that only Harrison Ford – now 73 - can play the lead role.