A humble hot take: They keep half-heartedly threatening to make Indiana Jones sequels and prequels. But you know who actually deserves their own franchise? Marion Goddamn Ravenwood. 
At this point she’s a more compelling character, with much less ground covered. Hard livin’, sleepin around, getting caught up in international hijinx with cursed artifacts in a macho era. All of Indy’s training, but constantly underestimated. Peggy Carter with boozy swagger.
Load up her supporting cast with dudes if you’re worried. It worked for Wonder Woman. Hell, reclaim Short Round as a teen sidekick! Send Marion on a Maltese Falcon style city-mission given to her by Willie Scott. Juxtapose their strengths to salvage Willie as a character too!
If you’re having a hard time extending that OTHER Lucasfilm franchise because of all the expansive lore, why not build up a new franchise from the ground?
SHE WOULD BE SO MUCH FUN.
SHE WOULD BE SO MUCH FUN.
