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 motivation for joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe was simply a desire for a "good time."

Speaking to The Wall Street Journal Magazine, the legendary actor, known for his roles in Star Wars, explained 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 stated, "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 has joined 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 his transformation into the Red Hulk.

Ford clarifies that his decision to join the MCU predated knowledge of this transformation, as he hadn't even seen a script for Brave New World. His participation stemmed from a simple desire for enjoyment: "Why not? I saw enough Marvels to see actors that I admired having a good time," he said. "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 shorter MCU entries to date. It features Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America, replacing Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, and promises to delve into lesser-known Marvel characters, including a payoff to a tease from The Incredible Hulk with the introduction of The Leader.