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 was driven by a desire for a "good time."

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, the Star Wars icon acknowledged his personal belief in the potential for another Indiana Jones chapter, yet expressed indifference towards the film's negative reception and estimated $100 million loss. He explained his motivation, stating, "When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of his life, I wanted one more chance to dust him off and see what happened. I’m still happy I made that movie."

This latest cinematic venture hasn't deterred Ford from embracing another iconic franchise. He's joined the MCU in "Captain America: Brave New World," 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. He commented, "Why not? I saw enough Marvel films to know admired actors were having a good time. I didn’t really know I’d turn into the Red Hulk. It’s like life; you only get so far in the game until the instructions are incomplete."

"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for a February 14th release, is notable for its shorter runtime compared to other MCU films and for starring Anthony Mackie as Captain America, succeeding Chris Evans. The film promises to delve into lesser-known Marvel characters, including a significant payoff for a plot point introduced in "The Incredible Hulk" with the appearance of The Leader.