Ford Unfazed by Indy 5 Box Office, Joins Marvel for Fun

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

Speaking to The Wall Street Journal Magazine, the legendary actor, famed for his role in Star Wars, explained 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. I’m still happy I made that movie."

This latest cinematic adventure hasn't deterred him from embracing another iconic franchise. Ford's joined the MCU, stepping into the shoes of the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World, a role significantly expanded to include his transformation into the Red Hulk.

Ford clarifies that his decision predated knowledge of this transformation, admitting he hadn't even seen a script for Brave New World. The allure was simply the prospect of enjoyment. "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, slated for release on February 14th, marks one of the shortest MCU entries to date. It features Anthony Mackie as Captain America, replacing Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, and promises to delve into deeper aspects of Marvel lore, including a long-awaited payoff from The Incredible Hulk with the introduction of The Leader.