Harrison Ford Doesn't Care That Indiana Jones 5 Flopped, and Joined Marvel For a 'Good Time'

Harrison Ford remains unfazed by the critical and commercial underperformance of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," simply stating, "s**t happens." He revealed his decision to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe stemmed from a desire for a "good time."

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, the Star Wars icon acknowledged his personal drive to explore another chapter in Indiana Jones's life. However, he expressed indifference towards the film's negative critical reception and estimated $100 million loss.

Ford explained his motivation, stating, "When [Indy] had faced the consequences of his life, I wanted one more chance to dust him off, to see what happened, even with diminished vigor." He added, "I’m still happy I made that movie."

This latest cinematic venture hasn't deterred him from embracing another iconic franchise. Ford's MCU debut in "Captain America: Brave New World" sees him stepping into the shoes of the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross, a role significantly expanded to include the Red Hulk transformation.

Ford clarified that his MCU involvement predated knowledge of this character arc, having not even reviewed a script before signing on. The allure of enjoyment was the primary factor in his decision.

"Why not?" Ford remarked. "I'd seen enough Marvel films to witness actors I admire having a great time. I didn't know I'd become the Red Hulk. It's like life; you only get so far in the game before the instructions are incomplete."

"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for a February 14th release, is poised to be one of the shorter MCU installments. This film marks Anthony Mackie's debut as Captain America, succeeding Chris Evans. Furthermore, it promises to incorporate obscure Marvel characters, including a long-awaited payoff from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.