Harrison Ford Doesn't Care That Indiana Jones 5 Flopped, and Joined Marvel For a 'Good Time'

Harrison Ford shrugs off the critical and commercial disappointment of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, simply stating, "s**t happens." He reveals his decision to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe was driven by a desire for a "good time."

The iconic actor, known for his roles in Star Wars, told The Wall Street Journal Magazine that despite feeling there was "another story to tell" in the Indiana Jones saga, he's unfazed by the film's negative reception and estimated $100 million loss. He explains his motivation for the final Indiana Jones installment: "When [Indy] had suffered the consequences of the life that he had to live, I wanted one more chance to pick him up and shake the dust off his ass and stick him out there, bereft of some of his vigor, to see what happened," Ford said. "I’m still happy I made that movie."

This latest cinematic adventure hasn't deterred him from embracing another iconic franchise. Ford has joined the MCU in Captain America: Brave New World, stepping into the role of Thaddeus Ross, originally played by the late William Hurt, and taking on a more prominent role as the Red Hulk.

Ford clarifies that his decision to join the MCU predates his awareness of this transformation. He hadn't even seen a script for Brave New World when he signed on, drawn in by the prospect of fun. "Why not? I saw enough Marvels to see actors that I admired having a good time," he explained. "I didn’t really know that at the end I would turn into the Red Hulk. Well, it’s like life. You only get so far in the kit until the last page of the instructions is missing."

Brave New World, arriving 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 delve into deeper Marvel lore, including a payoff to a tease from The Incredible Hulk with the introduction of The Leader.