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," casually dismissing it with a "s**t happens" attitude. 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. However, he expressed indifference towards the film's negative critical reception and projected $100 million loss.

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

This latest cinematic venture hasn't deterred him from embracing another major 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 character significantly expanded in this installment as the Red Hulk.

Interestingly, Ford joined the MCU before learning about this transformation. He hadn't even seen a script for "Brave New World," his decision fueled purely by the prospect of enjoyment.

"Why not? I saw enough Marvel films to see actors I admired having a good time," Ford commented. "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 release on February 14th, is poised to be one of the shorter MCU films. Anthony Mackie takes the lead as Captain America, succeeding Chris Evans. The film also promises to incorporate lesser-known Marvel characters, notably fulfilling a long-standing tease from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.