You seem to trust misogynist you-tube Doomcock over the actual director of the film. I think that’s worth some introspection.
I’m sorry, but there is a very large portion of the fan base that absolutely does not love female characters. I direct you to the list of 2023 blockbusters in my previous post and then invite you to enjoy the acidic complaints that will surround the release of The Marvels.
Fans love two female characters, Ripley and Laura Conner, who get trotted out in every rant as, “I can’t be misogynist, I have a female pop culture friend.” (By the way, I don’t remember howls of outrage when Terminator Salvation swapped in male heroes for Laura). Just look at the vitriol around the “M-She-U,” despite the fact that the offending female characters are based on established comic characters, most of the male heroes are still around, and many of the new characters are incredibly well-written and well-performed.
As for Indy, Ford is done one way or the other and the character of Indy is done with him. Yes, the broad franchise will continue, headlined by Ravenwood or some other character “continuing the legacy.” As long as that continuation is well-written, well-acted, well-directed (and doesn’t star Shia LeBouf) the gender of the protagonist should not matter in the least.