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 own 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, to see what happened, bereft of some of his vigor." He added, "I’m still happy I made that movie."

This latest cinematic venture doesn't mark the end of his involvement with major franchises. Ford has joined the MCU, portraying Thaddeus Ross in the upcoming "Captain America: Brave New World," succeeding the late William Hurt. His character will have a significantly expanded role as the Red Hulk.

While Ford signed on before knowing about the Red Hulk transformation, having not even seen a script, he emphasized the enjoyment factor as his primary reason. He stated, "Why not? I saw enough Marvel films to see actors I admired having a good time. I didn’t really know I’d turn into the Red Hulk. It’s like life; you only get so far in the kit until the last page of the instructions is missing."

"Captain America: Brave New World," slated for a February 14th release, will be one of the shorter MCU films. It features Anthony Mackie as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans, and promises to incorporate lesser-known characters from Marvel's extensive lore, including a long-awaited payoff from "The Incredible Hulk" with the introduction of The Leader.