What is the title of Indiana Jones’s signature theme in the films?

Indiana Jones’s signature theme is titled “Raiders March.”

Composer John Williams wrote the theme for Raiders of the Lost Ark, and it became the defining musical identity of Indiana Jones. The bold brass melody accompanies the character’s entrances, escapes and moments of triumph across the film series.

The piece is often casually called the “Indiana Jones theme,” but its formal title is “Raiders March.” The name reflects the first film’s original title, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Williams later adapted and reused the melody in the subsequent Indiana Jones films.

The theme is not the same as the film scores’ other recurring material, such as the love theme associated with Marion Ravenwood or the darker music used for supernatural threats. Its instantly recognizable rhythm and orchestration help connect separate adventures and different periods in Jones’s life. Williams composed the scores for all five theatrical Indiana Jones films.