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 explained that despite his belief in the potential for another Indiana Jones story, he's unconcerned about the film's negative reception and estimated $100 million loss. He articulated his motivation for the fifth installment: "When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of his life, I wanted one more chance to pick him up, dust him off, and see what happened," Ford stated. "I’m still happy I made that movie."

This latest cinematic venture hasn't deterred him from embracing another iconic franchise. Ford has joined the MCU, portraying Thaddeus Ross in the upcoming "Captain America: Brave New World," stepping into the role previously held by the late William Hurt. This iteration of Ross will feature a more prominent role as the Red Hulk.

Ford clarified that his MCU involvement predated any knowledge of this transformation. He hadn't even seen a script for "Brave New World" before signing on, driven purely by the prospect of enjoyment.

"Why not? I saw enough Marvel films to see actors I admired having a good time," Ford explained. "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 last page of the instructions is missing."

"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for release on February 14th, is one of the shortest MCU films to date. It marks Anthony Mackie's debut as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, and promises to introduce deep-cut characters from Marvel's extensive lore, including a payoff to a long-standing tease from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.