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 stated. "I’m still happy I made that movie."

This latest cinematic venture hasn't deterred him from embracing another iconic 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 to include his Red Hulk persona.

Despite his lack of prior knowledge about this transformation – he hadn't even seen a script before joining – Ford's decision stemmed from a sense of enjoyment.

"Why not? I'd seen enough Marvel films to know that actors I admire were having a great time," Ford explained. "I didn’t really know I’d turn into the Red Hulk. It’s like life; you only get so far with the instructions before the final page goes missing."

"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for a February 14th release, marks one of the shorter 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 long-awaited payoff from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.