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, quipping that "s**t happens." He explains his decision to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) was simply because it seemed like "a good time."

Speaking to The Wall Street Journal Magazine, Ford revealed that despite feeling there was "another story to tell" in the Indiana Jones saga, he remains unfazed by the film's negative reception and estimated $100 million loss. He elaborated on his motivation for returning to the iconic role, stating, "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." He concluded, "I’m still happy I made that movie."

This latest cinematic adventure 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 role significantly expanded to include the Red Hulk transformation.

Ford clarifies that his decision to join the MCU predated any knowledge of this transformation. He hadn't even seen a script for Brave New World when he signed on, drawn in by the apparent enjoyment of other actors within the franchise. He explains, "Why not? I saw enough Marvels to see actors that I admired having a good time. 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, slated for release on February 14th, is shaping up to be one of the shortest MCU films to date. It marks Anthony Mackie's debut as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans, and promises to delve into lesser-known Marvel characters, including a long-awaited payoff for a tease from The Incredible Hulk with the introduction of The Leader.