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. However, he expressed indifference towards the film's negative critical reception and estimated $100 million loss.

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

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

Ford clarified that his MCU involvement predated knowledge of this transformation. He hadn't even seen a script for "Brave New World," joining purely for the enjoyment factor.

"Why not? I saw enough Marvel films to see actors I admired having a great time," Ford explained. "I didn’t really know I’d become the Red Hulk. It’s like life; you only get so far in the game until the final instructions are missing."

"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for a February 14th release, is poised to be one of the shorter MCU films. It marks Anthony Mackie's debut as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans, and will introduce deep-cut characters from Marvel comics, including a long-awaited payoff from the second MCU film, "The Incredible Hulk," with the arrival of The Leader.