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." His decision to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he explains, was driven by a desire for a "good time."

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, the Star Wars icon acknowledged his own belief in the potential for another Indiana Jones story, yet expressed indifference towards the film's negative critical reception and estimated $100 million loss.

Ford elaborated on his motivations for returning to the role: "When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of his life, I wanted one more chance to dust him off and see what happened," he explained. "I’m still happy I made that movie."

This latest cinematic venture hasn't deterred him from embracing another iconic franchise. Ford's entry into the MCU, in the upcoming "Captain America: Brave New World," sees him stepping into the shoes of the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross, a character set for a significant expansion as the Red Hulk.

Despite this transformation, Ford joined the MCU without prior knowledge of his character's arc, having not even seen a script for "Brave New World." His decision, he clarifies, was purely based on the enjoyment factor.

"Why not? I'd seen enough Marvel films to know that actors I admired were having a good time," Ford remarked. "I didn’t really know I’d become the Red Hulk. It’s like life; you only get so far before the instructions are incomplete."

"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for release on February 14th, marks one of the shortest MCU installments to date. It features Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America, replacing Chris Evans, and promises to delve into lesser-known Marvel characters, including a payoff to a long-standing plot thread from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.